Electrical Technician: Critical Airport Systems Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Rail travel discount

Share matching scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

London Gatwick is seeking an Electronics Technician (Specialist Systems) to maintain a wide range of critical airport assets and complex systems. The role involves hands-on electrical, mechanical and control system maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent), ESR 2 certification, a full UK driving licence, and experience with CMMS.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in maintenance/operational/technical engineering environments.
• Electrical Skilled Person ESR 2 certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of surface and foul water assets, pumping infrastructure and power generators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, reactive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe operation of assets and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and perform electrical, mechanical and control system maintenance to maximise asset availability.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote safety by following procedures and reporting incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to minimise disruption and support continuous improvement.
• Continuously develop technical skills and contribute to the engineering team's performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS

MS Office

Communication

Time management

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering

Electrical Skilled Person ESR 2 certification

Job description

London Gatwick is seeking an Electronics Technician (Specialist Systems) to maintain a wide range of critical airport assets and complex systems. The role involves hands-on electrical, mechanical and control system maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent), ESR 2 certification, a full UK driving licence, and experience with CMMS.