Engineering Technician

Gatwick Airport Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport is looking for an Engineering Technician to conduct maintenance on baggage systems. This role involves performing planned and reactive tasks while ensuring safety and optimal performance of equipment. Candidates should have an advanced apprenticeship in a relevant field, electrical or mechanical engineering expertise, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. A competitive salary package and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Free staff parking

Discounted rail travel

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment.
• Understanding of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure records meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Support performance improvement activities.
• Take responsibility for safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Ability to interpret schematic drawings

Driving licence

Education

Advanced modern apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic)

ONC level (Level 3)

Job description

Engineering Technician

Permanent contract

Salary from £43,393 + Shift Allowance + Up to 4% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick.Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

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.
• 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

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

What's it 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.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick