PPM Technician

Posting date:	28 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	Heston, TW5 9NJ
Company:	dnata catering UK
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	DCUK199393

Summary

Who are we?

Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK.As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs.We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.

The Role

This role operates in a high-volume, time-sensitive aviation catering environment where equipment reliability, temperature control, and hygiene are critical. The role covers hot kitchens, cold prep areas, chilled/frozen storage, dispatch zones, plant rooms, and roof-mounted HVAC plant. You will be working with the Head of Maintenance, develop and implement maintenance procedures, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
You will monitor and maintain all machinery, equipment, and systems to ensure they are in optimal working condition and coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance or repairs.

As a team you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including regular safety inspections and troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions promptly. It is important to keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory while preparing requests for the ordering of spare parts and materials as needed to support maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities without disrupting production schedules.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in maintenance management.
• Ensure planned workorders are completed and signed off on time.
• You will make sure critical Spares are identified and stock organised with appropriate stock levels.
• Reactive maintenance logged and recorded on Centralised Maintenance System 100% of Daily checks conducted and records updated.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in Maintenance, preferably in food industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with maintenance management software.

Preferred Skills

• Results orientation
• Innovation/ initiative
• Team Working
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving

What'sin it for you?

• An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.

• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site

• Free tea and coffee

• Simply health Plan

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme

If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible.

Our roles attract high volumes of applications, so it may take us a little time to taxi through them all. We aim to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then — or if you have any questions about this or other opportunities — feel free to contact a member of our Talent crew for further assistance.

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