via Indeed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Airport Duty Engineer

Gatwick Airport Limited
Gatwick Airport
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To be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey

Key information


  • Salary:

Salary From £54,554 \+ Shift Allowance \+ £1,100 Flex allowance \+ Up to 15% Bonus \+ Benefits
  • Advertised Function:

Operations \- Engineering
  • Contract Type:

Permanent
  • Working Location:

Onsite
  • Location:

Gatwick Airport
Airport Duty Engineer

Permanent contract

Salary From £54,554 \+ Shift Allowance \+ £1,100 Flex allowance \+ Up to 15% Bonus \+ Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?

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. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

What is the role?

Forms a part of the Engineering Control Centre to support customers with work safely and efficiently at Gatwick in line with SOPs. Manage and coordinate the onsite response to both planned and reactive maintenance and emergencies. Deputise for the Engineering Operations Manager when unavailable.

What will you do?

  • Control engineer for the GAL/UKPNS (up to 33kV) electrical distribution network for Gatwick.

  • Coordinates permits and work requests while on shift (including electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.) inline with policy and regulation.

  • Maintains the availability of Engineering services and main utilities and coordinate engineering technicians while on shift to ensure an effective engineering solution is provided to support a stable operation.

  • Works with the emergency services to provide engineering expert advice during periods of need.

  • Manages and authorises safe systems of work and contractor management systems.

  • Shares knowledge and coaches other team members in order to support improvements in team performance.

  • Operates engineering systems including fire alarms, BMS, HVAC and pump station faults, prevents pollution, etc.

  • Produces effective communication to stakeholders including duty reports for each period of duty to maintain consistency and clarity of the operational picture.

  • Coordinates the fault line operation to ensure effective response by engineering teams to faults raised.
Do you have what we're looking for?
  • Specific experience of health and safety related standards and regulations typically involving the security of airport facilities.

  • Inspiring leadership abilities in a fast\-paced operational environment

  • Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)

  • Working knowledge of all aspects of engineering relating to the operation of an airport environment

  • Good understanding of budgets and financial frameworks

  • Strong understanding and proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline
What's in it for you?

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. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost\-effective as possible.

What's it 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.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments. We welcome disabled applicants.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick


Meet the recruiter

Sam Addison

sam.addison@gatwickairport.com

Job benefits

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Bonus Scheme
Discretionary bonus plans look to reward colleagues for their hard work, talent and commitment to Gatwick achieving excellent results.

Pension
We offer a defined contribution pension (DC) plan with the flexibility to select your monthly contribution.

Life Assurance
Our life assurance benefit provides peace of mind by offering financial protection to your loved ones.

Wellbeing
Putting yours and your loved ones health first, with private medical and cash plan options, including access to a free virtual GP for all colleagues.

Electric Vehicle Scheme
Our approved tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme, could help you achieve your environmental ambitions with a shiny, new electric vehicle.

Share Plan Scheme (VINCI)
Become a VINCI Group shareholder, offering buy one get one free shares in London Gatwick's majority shareholder.

Discounts \& Cashback
You’ll have access to discounted shopping from over 800 retailers including restaurants, insurance companies and supermarkets.

Discounted Rail \& Bus Travel
At London Gatwick, we encourage sustainable and lower\-emission transport options for our employees. To support this, we offer a range of discounts on public transport.

Airside Perks \& Free Holiday Parking
Our colleagues enjoy discounts at our airport retail partners \& restaurants. Also available is 28 days free holiday parking, and 20% discount for family \& friends.

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