Airport Infrastructure Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

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 the electricity that powers the airport, giant plant rooms for heating and cooling, 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 aims to ensure high standards and maximize operational uptime. It involves shift work, including nights and weekends.

This role is critical in supporting Baggage operations, with key 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, focusing on asset performance and operational needs.
2. Ensure all engineering and operational records are kept up to date to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
3. Support performance improvement activities and programmes.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including wearing PPE, completing mandatory training, and reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses.
5. Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets, ensuring they perform at required levels.
7. Undertake role-specific training as needed.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house zones across the airport campus, including check-in zones, baggage halls, communication rooms, and security areas.
9. Collaborate effectively 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/bias in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3).
• Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Understanding and proven experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Ability to carry out system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Valid driving licence.

Interview Process

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

What is it like to work here?

Our employees describe working here as something special, with no two days alike. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional training and development
• Discounted travel schemes
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We strive for a workplace where everyone feels comfortable, included, and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and 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.