Infrastructure Maintenance Technician (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an Engineering Technician at a major airport, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving baggage systems. This dynamic position involves both planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring the highest operational standards. Collaborate with a dedicated team while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including performance-based bonuses and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in an exciting environment, this role is for you!

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shop and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Understanding and proven experience in relevant engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on baggage systems.
• Ensure all engineering and operational records are updated.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

System performance improvements

Education

Advanced modern apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic)

Core skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (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 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 reactive maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment that make up the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport, ensuring high standards and maximum operational uptime. This shift-based role includes night and weekend work. Key assets include 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 per business, regulatory, and manufacturer requirements.
3. Support performance improvement activities and programmes proactively.
4. Take responsibility for safety, including PPE, mandatory training, and reporting incidents and near misses.
5. Use 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.
8. Work in passenger-facing areas 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 skills in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3).
• Technical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Understanding and proven experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Ability to carry out system performance improvements.
• Knowledge of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations.
• Valid driving licence.

Interview Process

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

What it's like to work here?

Our employees tell us that working here is special, with no two days alike. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

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

About working at London Gatwick

We value our people as our biggest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and has a voice. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.