Job Description
Engineering Technician – Baggage
From £41,130 + Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
To be the airport for everyone whatever your journey
Are you our next Engineering Technician – Baggage? We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible for our Engineering department.
The Engineering team delivers what matters. They protect, maintain, and repair our infrastructure, including the electricity that powers the airport, giant plant rooms that heat and cool the facility, and specialist equipment on the airfield.
What is the role?
To conduct planned and reactive maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment that make up the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport. The role ensures high standards and maximizes operational uptime. It is shift-based, including night and weekend work.
This role is critical in supporting Baggage operations, with key assets such as complex conveyor systems, sortation machines, carousels, scanners, PLCs, and IT-based control systems.
What will you do?
* Undertake planned preventative and corrective maintenance, considering asset performance and operational needs.
* Ensure all engineering and operational records are accurately maintained to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
* Support performance improvement activities and programmes.
* Take responsibility for safety, including PPE use, mandatory training, and reporting incidents and near misses.
* Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
* Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets.
* Undertake role-specific training.
* Work in passenger-facing and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
* Collaborate with team members. This role has no direct reports.
Do you have what we're looking for?
* Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic) or equivalent.
* Core skills/bias in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC Level 3.
* Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
* Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
* Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Ability to carry out system performance improvements.
* Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
* Driving license.
Interview Process
1. 30-minute virtual discussion with the hiring manager.
2. One-hour technical assessment with the Engineering Leader and hiring manager.
What’s it like to work here?
Our employees find working here unique, with no two days alike. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:
* Performance-based bonus scheme
* Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
* Healthcare scheme
* Life insurance
* Professional training and development
* Discounted travel schemes
* Volunteer days
What’s it like to work at London Gatwick?
We value our people as our greatest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. We are committed to equity and diversity, recognizing everyone's role in our success.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.
Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.
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