Zürich
Operations Electrician: Maintenance Baggage Sorting System 80 - 100%
- 15 December 2025
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
The Baggage Systems section at Zurich Airport manages systems of strategic importance for the smooth handling of air passengers, especially their luggage. At the baggage sorting, 50,000 pieces of luggage are sorted daily and transported over a distance of 12 kilometres to the aircraft docks, so that they can be collected by their owners at the destination. Together with your team, you are responsible for a high availability of the baggage sorting systems in a very exciting, varied and demanding area of responsibility.
Your job destination
- You carry out maintenance work, troubleshoot and analyse technical faults
- You are prepared to work shifts (between 04:15 and 23:00) including Saturdays and Sundays as well as occasional on-call duties
- You are responsible for quality assurance by identifying weaknesses and conducting fault analyses
- You optimise the system through continuous improvements
- You document faults as well as material consumption
Your skills in your baggage
- You have completed an apprenticeship as an electrician/installer EFZ, automation technician or similar and can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional experience, preferably you are already an operations electrician with NIV Art. 13
- You have experience in the maintenance of industrial machines and basic knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC (TIA Portal)
- You hold a category B driving licence
- High sense of responsibility, enjoyment of precise and independent work is natural for you
- You are an open and team-oriented personality
Your benefits
Flexible commuting
Free ZVV bonus pass, contribution to GA and parking facilities
Affordable dining & shopping
Up to 20% discount in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on Reka lunch card
Room for your needs
5 weeks holiday, easy purchase of 30 holiday days and options for longer unpaid leave
Celebrate together
Generous long-service gifts from the first year and legendary employee events
Work out & unwind
Own free sports offer from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted gym membership at the airport
Just in case
We cover premiums for non-occupational accident and daily sickness benefits, discount on collective insurance and private accident insurance
Down-to-earth & family-like
We all address each other informally and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction
Professionally take off
Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offers (FZAG Academy)
Unique workplace
Your workplace is at the heart of aviation. Together we ensure first-class infrastructure and smooth processes
Apply now online without a cover letter, as your application is motivation enough for us.
Corinne Schäppi
People Business Manager
"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."
+41 43 816 65 19
Helder Simoes Barros
Team Leader Lean Maintenance
"If you have questions about your new job destination, you are exactly right with me."
+41 43 816 71 90
8058 Zurich Airport