Engineering Technician - Baggage (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician for Baggage operations at Gatwick Airport. This role involves conducting maintenance on complex baggage systems, including conveyor systems and scanners, ensuring high operational uptime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, with a focus on safety and performance improvement. The position offers diverse challenges and a rewarding work environment, complete with various benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to redefine what's possible in engineering, this is your chance!

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional training opportunities

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in technical maintenance and system performance improvements.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Maintenance

System Performance Improvements

Interpreting Schematic Drawings

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 deliver what matters. They protect, maintain, and repair our infrastructure, including electricity, giant plant rooms for heating and cooling, 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 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, 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.
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. Complete role-specific training.
8. Work in passenger-facing and back-of-house areas across the airport campus.
9. Collaborate with colleagues; this role does not have 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 maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Understanding of relevant engineering disciplines.
• 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 the Hiring Manager and Engineering Leader.

What’s it like to work here?

Our employees find working here rewarding, with diverse days and a range of benefits, including:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and insurance benefits
• Professional training opportunities
• Discounted travel schemes
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

We value our people and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We are committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring all employees have a voice. Reasonable adjustments during the application process can be arranged by contacting us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.