Engineering Technician - Baggage

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Engineering Technician - Baggage, Gatwick

Client:

Gatwick Airport Limited

Location:

Gatwick, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Engineering Technician – Baggage

From £41,130 + Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

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. From the electricity that powers this place to the specialist equipment on the airfield!

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. 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.
• Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets.
• Undertake role specific training required for the role.
• Work in passenger facing areas, as well as back of house areas across the airport campus.
• Work 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.
• Owner of a driving licence.

Interview Process

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

What's it like to work here?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• High street shops and restaurant discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional training to develop.
• Discounted travel to work schemes.

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.