Engineering Technician - Baggage (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Technician – Baggage, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving critical baggage systems at Gatwick Airport. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities, including conducting maintenance on complex conveyor systems and ensuring operational uptime. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, develop your skills, and contribute to enhancing safety and efficiency. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make an impact in an essential industry.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shopping and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment with proven technical skills.
• Ability to carry out system performance improvements and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactionary maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure engineering records meet business and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Experience

Ability to Interpret Schematic Drawings

Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic)

ONC Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

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 delivers 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 reactionary maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment that make up the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport. The role ensures high standards and maximizes operational uptime. It involves shift work, including nights and weekends.

This position is critical in supporting 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, focusing on asset performance and operational needs.
2. Ensure all engineering and operational records are accurately maintained to meet business, regulatory, and manufacturer standards.
3. Support performance improvement activities and programs proactively.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including wearing PPE, completing mandatory training, and reporting incidents and near misses.
5. Utilize GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
6. Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets effectively.
7. Undertake role-specific training as needed.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house zones across the airport campus.
9. Collaborate with colleagues; this role has no direct reports.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic) or equivalent.
• Core skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC Level 3.
• Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to carry out 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. One-hour technical assessment with the Engineering Leader and hiring manager.

What is it like to work here?

Our employees find working here unique, with no two days alike. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and insurance benefits
• Professional training and development
• Discounted travel schemes
• Volunteer days

Working at London Gatwick

We value our people as our greatest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. We encourage reasonable adjustments during the application process—please contact us directly.

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