UK’s second‑busiest international airport delivering passenger and cargo services across two terminals.
Maintain and repair baggage handling equipment at Gatwick Airport
6 days ago ago
£43,393
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Gatwick, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Turnkey
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Role
Description
preventative maintenance
asset management
performance improvement
record keeping
safety compliance
passenger areas
Undertake planned preventative/corrective maintenance, mindful of asset performance and operational requirements.
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
Pro-actively undertake and support performance improvement activities/programmes.
Undertake role specific training required for the role
Ensure all engineering and operational records are updated to meet business, regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
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.
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.
Requirements
onc level
apprenticeship
schematics
maintenance
17th edition
driving licence
Understanding and proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Ability to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
Able to carry out system performance improvements
Core skill/bias of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering to at least ONC level (Level 3)
The owner of a driving licence
Technical experience working in a maintenance environment.
Knowledgeable of 17th Edition IEE wiring regulations
Advanced modern apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic) or equivalent.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
40 million passengers
Annual passenger count
Handles over 40 million passengers each year.
150+ routes
Short-haul routes
Operates over 150 short-haul flight routes.
50.01%
Ownership stake
Owned by Vinci Airports with a controlling 50.01% share.
£2 billion investment
Terminal transformation
Investing £2 billion in the North Terminal expansion project.
Opened to the public in 1958, it evolved from a flying club into the UK’s second‑largest airport.
Operates 24/7 across two terminals.
Owned by Vinci Airports and a Global Infrastructure Partners‑led consortium.
Plans to utilize its standby northern runway for expansion.
Typical projects include terminal renovations, remote jet‑bridge control trials, and airfield efficiency enhancements.
Notable for being one of the world’s busiest single‑runway airports, with a historic Art Deco ‘Beehive’ serving as a converted office landmark.
Culture + Values
Our vision is to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.
Delivering a personalised experience that is easy and efficient
Being the UK’s most accessible airport, prioritising the needs of every passenger
Building a diverse and inclusive workplace, one where everyone is welcome
Rewarding every colleague with a highly competitive package including annual bonus, share scheme, pension and lifestyle insurance
Providing first-class training and professional development opportunities
Empowering colleagues through employee‑led ambassador networks and Business Resource Groups
Offering two paid volunteer days per year to support community initiatives
Providing practical benefits: salary sacrifice EV scheme, travel discounts, cycle‑to‑work and parking
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
£250M Investment
Decarbonisation Funding
Over £250 million invested in decarbonisation initiatives.
10,000+ LEDs
Energy Efficient Lighting
Over 10,000 lights replaced with energy-efficient LED lights.
30 Charger FC
Electric Vehicle Charging
Opened a 30-charger electric forecourt, the first international airport to do so.