Engineering - Technician Baggage
- Employer
- London Gatwick Airport
- Location
- London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 29 Nov 2022
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- Sector
- Aviation, Airport Services, Engineering
- Function
- Engineer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time, Part Time
Job Details
Engineering - Technician Baggage
Are you a qualified Engineering professional with experience of working in a fast-paced operational environment looking to Grow with Gatwick
What will you do?
The Engineering team protects, maintains and repairs Gatwick's infrastructure, from the electricity that powers this place to the giant plant rooms that heat and cool the airport, and there's some pretty specialist baggage infrastructure too!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Baggage Technicians to join our business and be part of a new and exciting era at Gatwick Airport.
The Baggage Technician is responsible for conducting planned and reactionary, maintenance and intervention tasks on all plant and equipment which make up the baggage systems. Ensuring duties are undertaken to the highest of standards, with an eye on continuous improvement, maximising operational uptime.
What is the Role:
- 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.
- Using GAL IT systems (Ultimo, MyHub, P2W, Microsoft Office) as required.
- Developing skills and knowledge to maintain and operate existing and new assets to ensure they are maintained in a manner which keeps them performing at a required level
- Undertake role specific training required for the role
- Working in passenger facing areas, as well as back of house areas (check in zones, baggage halls, comms rooms, security etc.) across the airport campus.
- Working collaboratively. This role has no direct reports.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision and be self motivated
- Understanding and proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to carry out system performance improvements
- A qualified Engineer
- Knowledgeable of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations
- The owner of a driving licence
About working here
Our people tell us that working here is something special. No day is like another as there are so many moving parts that make air travel possible. And it's only possible because of the people who work here.
We want exceptional people to help us deliver the great service our passengers have come to expect. We are passionate and committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, encouraging different perspectives and experiences to make us a more innovative and creative workplace, whilst valuing our people for their differences and valuing them for it
Ready to join us?
Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including annual leave as standard.
Click apply and complete your application. We'll be in touch soon. You can be part of helping Gatwick to rebuild and grow.
Company
Let's make time fly
Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop your career with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers.
Creating an enjoyable and effortless passenger experience
Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do. We've grown from a small flying club to the UK's second largest airport - serving over 46 million passengers in 2019. We're focused on making the journey through the airport as quick and smooth as possible - for every passenger. If this is your kind of challenge, join our team as we rebuild and grow for our passengers, people and local communities.
Inside Gatwick
We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - the airport is a city that never sleeps.
Here's just some of the things you'll really enjoy:
BENEFITS - Your payslip is only part of the pacakge. At Gatwick we offer you health, travel and financial benefits
IN THE ACTION - You'll have a backstage pass to all the action. We encourage you to explore the airport and shadow other teams.
GIVING BACK - You'll have two days every year to support a cause that’s important to you and take part in our community programmes.
Grow your career with us
Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers.
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