Baggage Systems Maintenance 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 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 ensures high standards and maximizes operational uptime. It involves shift work, including nights and weekends.

This role supports 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 updated to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
3. Proactively support performance improvement activities and programmes.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including PPE usage, 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 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 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 to at least ONC level (Level 3).
• Technical maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines.
• Experience in system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Valid driving license.

Interview Process

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

What is it like to work here?

Employees describe working at Gatwick as something special, with no two days alike. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include performance bonuses, discounts, healthcare, insurance, professional development, travel schemes, and volunteer days.

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our biggest asset. We strive for an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process upon request.

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.