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 airport, 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 in Gatwick Airport. The role ensures high standards and maximizes operational uptime. It is a shift-based position, including night and weekend work.
This role supports the Baggage operations at Gatwick, with key assets such as complex conveyor systems, sortation machines, carousels, scanners, PLCs, and IT-based control systems.
What will you do?
1. Undertake planned preventative and corrective maintenance, considering asset performance and operational requirements.
2. Ensure all engineering and operational records are updated to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer requirements.
3. Support performance improvement activities and programmes.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including wearing PPE, completing mandatory training, and reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses.
5. Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to keep them performing at required levels.
7. Undertake role-specific training.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
9. 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 skill/bias in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3).
* Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
* Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
* Experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Ability to carry out system performance improvements.
* Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
* Valid driving license.
Interview Process
1. 30-minute virtual discussion with the hiring manager.
2. 1-hour technical assessment with Hiring Manager and Engineering Leader.
What’s it like to work here?
Our employees find working here unique, with no two days alike. Along with a competitive salary, we offer various benefits including:
* Performance-based bonus scheme.
* High street shop and restaurant discounts.
* Healthcare scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Professional training and development.
* Discounted travel schemes.
* Volunteer days.
What it's like to work at London Gatwick?
Our people are our biggest asset. We want everyone to thrive and feel included. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and has a voice.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.
Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.
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