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!)