Airside GSE Charging Lead — Shift Supervisor (Airport Ops)

TCR INTERNATIONAL; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension contribution

3x salary Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

TCR International is hiring an Airside GSE Charging Lead at Luton Airport to manage the charging operation on shift, lead a team of operatives and ensure GSE battery requirements are met to support airport operations. You will coordinate charging schedules, monitor equipment and safety, deliver shift handovers, and liaise with other teams to maintain uptime.

This role requires a full UK driving licence, ability to obtain airport security clearance, and willingness to work 4 on 4 off shifts,

Qualifications

• Experience in an airport/airside/logistics/workshop environment.
• Experience in supervisory or shift coordination roles is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to obtain Airport Security Clearance and an Airside Driving Permit.
• Experience with electric vehicle charging or GSE charging is desirable.
• Competent with handheld devices and electronic recording systems.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends/bank holidays.
• Comfortable working outdoors in an active airside environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support Airside Battery and Charging Operatives during the shift.
• Coordinate battery collections, charging schedules and returns to meet operational demand.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor progress and respond to changing priorities.
• Monitor charger performance, battery availability and equipment status; escalate faults.
• Ensure safe handling, charging and transportation of battery banks per procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of charging activities, movements, defects and actions.
• Deliver thorough shift handovers communicating priorities and actions.
• Liaise with operational teams regarding equipment availability and charging needs.
• Promote compliance with airside driving regulations, PPE, health and safety standards.
• Provide coaching to team members and escalate attendance or conduct concerns.
• Support investigations into incidents or faults.
• Undertake operational charging duties when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Airside operations

Driving licence (UK)

Airport security clearance

Airside Driving Permit

Battery charging knowledge

Handheld devices

Organisational skills

Shift work

Outdoor environment

Tools

GSE equipment familiarity

Job description

TCR International is hiring an Airside GSE Charging Lead at Luton Airport to manage the charging operation on shift, lead a team of operatives and ensure GSE battery requirements are met to support airport operations. You will coordinate charging schedules, monitor equipment and safety, deliver shift handovers, and liaise with other teams to maintain uptime.

This role requires a full UK driving licence, ability to obtain airport security clearance, and willingness to work 4 on 4 off shifts,