Engineering Technician - Baggage (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Technician for Baggage at Gatwick Airport. This dynamic role involves conducting maintenance and interventions on complex baggage systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance operational efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits, including healthcare and professional development. Embrace a unique work environment where no two days are alike and contribute to a vital aspect of airport operations.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

Discounts

Healthcare

Insurance

Professional Development

Travel Schemes

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Advanced modern apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic.
• Core skill in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure engineering and operational records meet standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Maintenance

System Performance Improvement

Interpreting Schematic Drawings

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

ONC Level 3

Tools

GAL IT Systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 deliver 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 comprising the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport, ensuring high standards and maximum operational uptime. This is a shift-based position, including night and weekend work.

This role supports Baggage operations, with key 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. Support performance improvement activities and programmes.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including PPE usage, mandatory training, and reporting incidents.
5. Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills to maintain and operate existing and new assets, ensuring optimal performance.
7. Undertake role-specific training.
8. Work in passenger-facing and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
9. Collaborate with others; 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 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 discipline.
• Experience in system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Valid driving license.

Interview Process

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

What it's like to work here?

Our employees find working here unique, with no two days alike. Along with 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?

We value our people, striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We encourage adjustments for applicants as needed. Join us and begin your journey with London Gatwick.