Engineering Graduate
Engineering Graduate
(2 years Fixed Term Contract)
£32,500 salary, £2,000 welcome bonus, £500 Flex allowance plus bonus and benefits
Have you recently graduated in 2024 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2025) or above in a relevant Engineering / science discipline?
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 Graduate Programme?
Its 2 years, the core purpose of this role is to deliver a safe, efficient and resilient asset base. Ensuring that all equipment remains compliant in line with the policy and regulation. To deliver to core service standards and ensure the passenger experience is as smooth as possible by taking accountability for the applicable asset portfolio. Exploring a variety of engineering areas with the convenience of being on an amazing single campus.
As well as giving you exposure to innovative projects in an exciting and fast paced environment we can also offer you:
- Influencing and implementing best practice across GAL to ensure the operational efficient use of resources.
- Work with the engineering teams of highly skilled Technicians to deliver objectives and meet departmental targets.
- Ensure optimal performance of asset base including performance improvements to improve system availability and meet targets.
- Drive EH&S culture across all teams to reduce incidents & promote a safe working environment.
- Produces effective communication and reports to all stakeholders including other GAL departments, airlines and retailers.
What will you gain?
- A competitive salary.
- A Leadership development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, sense of self, coaching skills and scope to grow your career further.
- An understanding of Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.
- Commercial awareness and its impact on operational processes
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Minimum 2:1 or above in a relevant Engineering / science discipline? (graduated 2024 or projected for 2025)
- Ability to work with technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of reporting metrics and experience in manipulating data sets into reportable outputs.
- Understanding of the requirements for the successful participation, planning and implementation of minor project works.
- Understanding of stakeholder aspirations and balancing technical requirements and financial constraints.
- Basic overview of Statutory Regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.
- Ability to manage consultant engagement and deliverables to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Work towards working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical , confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
- Team working- you'll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates
What's in it for you?
We value our people and reward every employee fairly 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.
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.
Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.
Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Does this sound like you? Join the adventure! Click apply and complete your application.
Selection Process
- An online application that will involve a CV – closing date 7th November 2024
- Online assessments to demonstrate your strengths and the necessary behaviours to be successful
- If successful a virtual 1st stage screening call
- An assessment centre with group and individual activities as well as a behaviour-based interview with the opportunity to meet managers and explore the airport.
Dates to be confirmed for February / March 2025.
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