As a Controls Engineer at Gatwick Airport, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, resilient, and high‑performing operation of the airport’s Baggage Handling and Control Systems (BHCS). This involves the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated systems that manage the flow of passenger baggage from check‑in to aircraft loading and from aircraft unloading to baggage reclaim. What will you do?
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Undertake and support technician teams in performance improvement activities across all systems to deliver better availability
* Produce effective communication and reports to stakeholders, such as Gal teams & third‑party contractors
* Lead and give advice to others on root‑cause investigations associated with baggage systems and IT related elements
* Prepare and review technical documentation in accordance with company procedures, to ensure compliance with safety standards
* Deliver 2nd line baggage control support to shift teams 24/7 365 to enable safe, resilient and high‑performing systems
* Proven track record of working in baggage operation, having strong technical ability and able to make decisions under pressure
* Experience of working with technician team to deliver system improvements
* Lead in preparation of technical proposals for upcoming projects
* Ability to manage contractors and other technical resources to maintain baggage operation
* Ability to undertake PLC code changes
* Stakeholder management skills to translate technical works to various business partners
* Knowledge of various technologies such as Siemens S7, ASi, Profinet
* Wider knowledge of IT infrastructure and configurations
* Career progression opportunities and training to support your personal and professional development
Company Culture & Work Environment
At London Gatwick we’re also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost‑effective as possible. We value diversity, equity and inclusion at our heart, and support an inclusive recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Benefits & Salary
Redhill, Surrey – From £52,853 + £1,100 Flex Allowance + up to 15% bonus + benefits. Full time, permanent. Competitive package, discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel, share matching scheme and more. Great journeys happen at London Gatwick – the buzz, energy and magic of travel right around you.
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