Engineering Technician - Baggage

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

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Engineering Technician - Baggage, Horley

Client:

Gatwick Airport Limited

Location:

Horley, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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4

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 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 in Gatwick Airport. To ensure that duties undertaken are of a high standard and maximize operational uptime. 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.
• Proactively undertake and support performance improvement activities/programmes.
• Take responsibility for safety, including others, as part of a legal responsibility such as wearing PPE, completing mandatory training, and reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to ensure they are maintained in a manner that keeps them performing at a required level.
• Undertake role-specific training required for the role.
• Work in passenger-facing areas and back-of-house areas (check-in zones, baggage halls, comms rooms, security, etc.) 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.
• The owner of a driving license.

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 and no day is like another. 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 know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organization that places diversity, equity, and inclusion at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognize we all play an important role in our success.

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.