Engineering Technician - Baggage

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

Job summary

A major international airport is seeking an Engineering Technician to maintain baggage systems and ensure operational uptime. Candidates should have an advanced apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic fields, as well as technical experience in maintenance. This role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and opportunities for career development within a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced modern apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic fields.
• Core skill/bias in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering at ONC level.
• Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in engineering disciplines and system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Possession of a driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Take responsibility for safety and compliance with PPE regulations.
• Use IT systems effectively in daily tasks.
• Work in diverse areas across the airport campus.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Technical maintenance experience

Schematic understanding

Electrical wiring regulations knowledge

Education

Advanced modern apprenticeship

Level 3 ONC equivalent

Tools

GAL IT systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Technician – Baggage

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.

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.
• Using GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
• 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 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 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.

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take 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.