Airport Infrastructure Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

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London Gatwick

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Surrey, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 delivers what matters. They protect, maintain, and repair our infrastructure, including electricity, giant plant rooms, and specialist equipment on the airfield.

What is the role?

To conduct planned and reactive maintenance and interventions on all plant and equipment that make up the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport, ensuring high standards and maximum operational uptime. This is a shift-based role including night and weekend work.

This role supports baggage operations, involving assets like conveyor systems, sortation machines, carousels, scanners, PLCs, and IT control systems.

What will you do?

• Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance, considering asset performance and operational needs.
• Maintain and update all engineering and operational records per requirements.
• Support performance improvement activities.
• Ensure safety responsibilities, including PPE, training, and incident reporting.
• Use GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office).
• Develop skills to maintain and operate assets effectively.
• Complete role-specific training.
• Work in passenger areas and back-of-house zones across the airport.
• Collaborate with team members; 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 (at least ONC level 3).
• Maintenance experience in a relevant environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines.
• Experience in system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Driving license ownership.

Interview Process

1. 30-minute virtual discussion with the hiring manager.
2. 1-hour technical assessment with the Engineering Leader.

What’s it like to work here?

Our employees find working here unique, with a competitive salary and benefits such as performance bonuses, discounts, healthcare, insurance, training, travel schemes, and volunteer days.

Workplace culture

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming environment where everyone belongs. Please contact us for reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.