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 deliver 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 at Gatwick Airport. The role requires ensuring high standards and maximising operational uptime. It is a shift-based position, including night and weekend work.
This role supports the Baggage operations at Gatwick, focusing on 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 needs.
2. Ensure all engineering and operational records are accurately maintained to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
3. Support performance improvement activities and programmes proactively.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including wearing PPE, completing mandatory training, and reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses.
5. Utilise GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets, ensuring optimal performance.
7. Undertake role-specific training as needed.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
9. Collaborate effectively; this role has no direct reports.
Do you have what we're looking for?
* Advanced modern apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic) or equivalent.
* Core skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3).
* Technical maintenance experience.
* Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
* Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Ability to carry out system performance improvements.
* Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
* Valid driving licence.
Interview Process
1. 30-minute virtual discussion with the hiring manager.
2. One-hour technical assessment with the Hiring Manager and Engineering Leader.
What's it like to work here?
Our employees describe working here as unique, with no two days the same. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:
* Performance-based bonus scheme.
* Discounts at high street shops and restaurants.
* Healthcare scheme.
* Life insurance.
* Professional training and development.
* Discounted travel schemes.
* Volunteer days.
What it's like to work at London Gatwick?
We value our people as our greatest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to equity and belonging, ensuring everyone 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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