Engineering Technician - Baggage (Hiring Immediately), Surrey
Client: London Gatwick
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details
Job Views: 6
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
From £41,130 + Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Our goal is to be the airport for everyone, regardless of your journey. Are you our next Engineering Technician – Baggage? We seek someone to help us redefine our Engineering department's possibilities.
The Engineering team maintains and repairs our infrastructure, including electrical systems, plant rooms, and specialized equipment on the airfield.
Role Overview
To perform planned and reactive maintenance on all plant and equipment in the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport, ensuring high standards and maximum operational uptime. This shift-based role includes night and weekend work, supporting critical baggage operations such as conveyor systems, sortation machines, carousels, scanners, PLCs, and IT control systems.
Responsibilities
* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, considering asset performance and operational needs.
* Maintain accurate engineering and operational records per business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
* Support performance improvement initiatives.
* Ensure safety compliance, including PPE use, training, and incident reporting.
* Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office).
* Develop skills to maintain and operate existing and new assets.
* Complete role-specific training.
* Work in passenger-facing and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
* Collaborate with team members, with no direct reports.
Candidate Requirements
* Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic) or equivalent.
* Core skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3).
* Experience in a maintenance environment.
* Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
* Proven experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
* 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 the Engineering Leader and Hiring Manager.
Working at Gatwick
Employees describe working here as unique, with a range of benefits including performance bonuses, discounts, healthcare, insurance, training, travel schemes, and volunteer days.
Gatwick values diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming environment where everyone belongs. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process upon request.
Apply now to begin your journey with London Gatwick.
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