Operations & Maintenance Technician
Location: London Gatwick Airport (Crawley)
Pay: £16.82 per hour (£35,000 per year)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Full-Time | Ongoing Opportunity
We are currently hiring an Operations & Maintenance Technician to join a specialist on-site team at Gatwick Airport. This is a practical, technically focused position involving the operation and upkeep of a state-of-the-art automated robotic parking system within a live airport setting.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically qualified individual with a Level 2 or Level 3 certification (NVQ, BTEC, or City & Guilds) in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering, along with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a related field.
Comprehensive training will be provided by experienced technical professionals, offering the chance to develop expertise in advanced automation technology within a safety-critical and fast-paced environment.
Main Duties
Conduct planned and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance on robotic equipment and associated infrastructure
Perform inspections, diagnostics, and fault resolution
Oversee system operations during standard running conditions and respond effectively to emergencies
Coordinate with airport personnel and internal departments
Provide operational assistance to users when required
Maintain accurate records, procedures, and stock control using standard IT systems
Develop an understanding of automated systems, robotics processes, and customer service expectations
Working Hours
Flexibility required for both day and night shifts
Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required)
Day shifts: 08:00 - 19:00
Night shifts: 21:00 - 06:00
Overtime paid at enhanced rates
Fully site-based role (no remote work)
Work carried out both indoors and outdoors within an operational airport environment
Candidate Requirements
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds) in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering (essential)
2-3 years' experience in maintenance or a similar technical role
Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge
Practical experience with robotics or automated systems (advantageous)
Well-organised, dependable, and customer-oriented
Confident using standard IT applications
Fluent English required (French language skills beneficial)
What's on Offer as Operations & Maintenance Technician ?
Annual salary of £35,000
Exposure to advanced robotic and automated technology
Full technical training and development
Stable, long-term career opportunity
Two weeks of fully funded training at the company's head office in France (all expenses covered).
Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team environment
If you are technically minded, proactive, and ready to work with innovative automation systems in a high-profile airport setting, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:
Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
Provide a full 5-year address history
Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)
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