Airport Infrastructure Technician (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Crawley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician to enhance baggage operations at Gatwick Airport. In this pivotal role, you will conduct maintenance on complex conveyor systems and sortation machines, ensuring operational uptime and safety. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team while benefiting from a competitive salary and a range of perks, including performance bonuses and professional training. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shop and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional training

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Advanced apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic fields.
• Core skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure engineering records meet business and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Preventative Maintenance

Technical Experience

Ability to Interpret Schematic Drawings

System Performance Improvements

Knowledge of Wiring Regulations

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

ONC Level 3

Tools

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

Job description

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—from the electricity that powers this place to 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. To ensure duties are of a high standard and maximize operational uptime. This is a shift-based position, including night and weekend work.

This role is critical in supporting 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?

1. Undertake planned preventative/corrective maintenance, considering asset performance and operational requirements.
2. Ensure all engineering and operational records are up to date to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer requirements.
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. Use GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets.
7. Undertake role-specific training.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
9. Collaborate with colleagues; 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 experience in a maintenance environment.
• 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 license.

Interview Process

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

What's it like to work here?

Our employees find working here special; no day is like another. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

We value our people as our biggest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. We encourage reasonable adjustments during the application process—please contact us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.