Engineering Technician - Baggage

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

Job summary

A major airport operator in Hookwood seeks an Engineering Technician for baggage systems maintenance. The role requires strong electrical or mechanical skills, experience in maintenance, and collaborative teamwork. This shift-based position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and ample career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Lifestyle insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to undertake planned and corrective maintenance.
• Driving licence holder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on baggage systems at Gatwick Airport.
• Update engineering and operational records.
• Support performance improvement activities.

Skills

Understanding and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance experience

System performance improvements

Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations

Education

Advanced modern apprenticeship

ONC level in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W)

Job description

Engineering Technician – Baggage

Overview

From £43,393 + Shift Allowance + 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.

This role is based at Gatwick Airport and is shift-based, including night and weekend working.

Responsibilities

• To conduct planned and reactionary maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment which make up the baggage systems in Gatwick Airport, ensuring high standards and maximum operational uptime.
• Undertake planned preventative and 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 obligation such as the wearing of PPE, completing mandatory training and the reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Use GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
• Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to ensure they are maintained to the required level.
• Undertake role-specific training required for the role.
• Work in passenger facing areas, as well as back of house areas across the airport campus.
• Collaborate with colleagues; this role has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• The owner of a driving licence.

Benefits

What's in it for you? We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. 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 well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and 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 convenient and cost-effective.

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career takes off.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.