Engineering Technician - Airfield
- Employer
- London Gatwick Airport
- Location
- London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick
- Salary
- From £41,130 + Shift Pay + Bonus + Benefits
- Closing date
- 5 Mar 2025
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- Sector
- Aviation, Airport Services, Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
From £41,130 + Shift Pay + Benefits
To be the airport for everyone whatever your journey
Are you our next Engineering Technician. We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible for the airfield operation.
What is the role?
The role of an Airfield Engineering technician is key to keeping the airport operation running, in order to enable Gatwick to achieve and exceed its strategic priorities and by being proactive in minimising downtime of assets including Aeronautical Ground Lighting, fixed electrical ground power, passenger boarding bridges and stand entry guidance systems.
What will you do?
- Undertake planned preventative/reactive/corrective maintenance, mindful of asset performance and operational requirements. Feedback requirements, or carry out work, required to repair out-of-service assets or improve poor performing ones.
- Undertake tasks requiring in-depth technical competence in electrical/mechanical/control system engineering or other tasks falling within other engineering disciplines which you have skills for or have been trained in.
- Use GAL I.T. - Work Management Systems (e.g., ULTIMO) as required. Receive & close work orders, enter data accurately and use system data to drive individual and asset performance.
- Ensure all engineering and operational records are updated to meet business, regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
- Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those around you as part of your legal responsibility such as the wearing of PPE, completing mandatory training and reporting H&S accidents, incidents and near misses.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Successful completion of relevant apprenticeship or equivalent scheme
- City and Guilds/ ONC/HNC Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 18th Edition Certified
- Gatwick Electrical Safety Rules L.V skilled person
- Excellent knowledge of any relevant statutory/regulatory requirements for the role.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and ULTIMO
- The post holder will be required to hold a full driving license and airside driving permit.
What's it like to work here?
Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another. Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- High street shops and restaurant discounts
- Healthcare scheme
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional training to develop
- Discounted travel to work schemes
- Volunteer days
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 organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise 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
Company
Great journeys happen at London Gatwick... Where will your career take you?
We believe in the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace. One that reflects our people, communities and our passengers – offering first class training and the skills needed for the future.
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.
Welcome to a rewarding world
At London Gatwick, we value our people and reward every colleague with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There’s also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Recognition for strong company performance through an annual discretionary bonus
- Share matching scheme
- Contributory staff pension scheme
- Life and income protection insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Sponsorship to study qualifications
- Annual membership fees for professional organisations
- Airside and landside discounts at airport retailers
- Seasonal staff sales
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on local buses, coach and train travel
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle2work scheme
- 28 days a year of free holiday parking, in addition to free parking on workdays
Find out more details about all the benefits of working at London Gatwick HERE
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