The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you’ll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community, and we can help you thrive in a career that’s a world away from the everyday. The role involves conducting planned and reactionary maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment that make up the baggage systems at Gatwick Airport. It is shift‑based, includes night and weekend work, and is critical to supporting the Baggage operations. Key assets include Complex Conveyor Systems, Sortation Machines, Carousels, Scanners, PLCs and IT‑based Control Systems.
Responsibilities
- 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 and programmes.
- Take responsibility for safety, including wearing PPE, completing mandatory training and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Use GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
- Develop skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to maintain performance at a required level.
- 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; the role has no direct reports.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more.
- Bonus Scheme – discretionary bonus plans to reward hard work, talent and commitment.
- Pension – defined contribution plan with flexibility to select monthly contributions.
- Life Assurance – financial protection for loved ones.
- Wellbeing – private medical and cash plan options, including free virtual GP access.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme – tax‑efficient salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.
- Share Plan Scheme (VINCI) – buy‑one‑get‑one‑free shares in Gatwick’s majority shareholder.
- Discounts & Cashback – shopping discounts at over 800 retailers, restaurants, insurance, supermarkets, etc.
- Discounted Rail & Bus Travel – incentives for sustainable transport options.
- Airside Perks & Free Holiday Parking – discounts at airport retail partners, 28 days free holiday parking and 20% discount for family and friends.
About London Gatwick
At London Gatwick, we want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We recognise that we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at our heart. We support an inclusive recruitment process and encourage applicants, including those who require reasonable adjustments, to apply. We welcome disabled applicants.
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