Airport Infrastructure Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

London Gatwick; Redhill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking airport as an Engineering Technician in the Baggage department, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining state-of-the-art baggage systems. This exciting position involves conducting both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards are met. You'll work with advanced technology, including complex conveyor systems and PLCs, while contributing to a collaborative team environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values its employees and offers a range of benefits, making it a great place to develop your career.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Discounted travel to work schemes

Volunteer days

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Advanced modern apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic.
• Technical experience working in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative and corrective maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure engineering records are updated to meet business and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Skills

Ability to Interpret Schematic Drawings

Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

ONC Level 3

Tools

GAL IT Systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office)

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. From the electricity that powers this place. Giant plant rooms that heat and cool the airport. To the specialist equipment on the airfield too!

What is the role?

To conduct planned and reactionary, maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment which make up the baggage systems in Gatwick Airport. To ensure that duties undertaken are of a high standard and to maximise operational uptime. This is a shift-based position which includes night and weekend working.

This role is critical in supporting the Baggage operations at Gatwick, with key assets including Complex Conveyor Systems, Sortation Machines, Carousels, Scanners, PLCs and IT based Control Systems.

What will you do?
● Undertake planned preventative/corrective maintenance, mindful of asset performance and operational requirements.
● Ensure all engineering and operational records are updated to meet business, regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
● Pro-actively undertake and support performance improvement activities/programmes.
● Take responsibility for safety, including others as part of a legal responsibility such as the wearing of PPE, completing mandatory training and the reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses.
● Using GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
● Developing skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to ensure they are maintained in a manner which keeps them performing at a required level
● Undertake role specific training required for the role
● Working in passenger facing areas, as well as back of house areas (check in zones, baggage halls, comms rooms, security etc.) across the airport campus.
● Working collaboratively. This role has no direct reports.

Do you have what we're looking for?
● Advanced modern apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic) or equivalent.
● Core skill/bias of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3)
● Technical experience working in a maintenance environment.
● Ability to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
● Understanding and proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline
● Able to carry out system performance improvements
● Knowledgeable of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations
● The owner of a driving licence

Interview Process

1st stage - 30 minute virtual discussion with the hiring manager

2nd Stage - 1 hour technical assessment with Hiring Manager and Engineering Leader

What's it like to work here?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:
● Performance-based bonus scheme
● High street shops and restaurant discounts
● Healthcare scheme
● Life and disability insurance
● Professional training to develop.
● Discounted travel to work schemes
● Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim: to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

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