Aviation Operations Engineering Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Baggage System. The role focuses on ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in baggage handling operations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a background in engineering. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Share Scheme

Pension

Insurance

Career Progression

Personal Development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in promoting health and safety culture.
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Ensure optimal performance and improvements of the Baggage asset base.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager – Baggage

Salary: From £59,795 + £4,750 Flex Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Client: Gatwick Airport Limited

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

About Gatwick Airport

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Join an energetic team and vibrant community, and thrive in a career that’s a world away from the everyday.

Role Overview

The core purpose of this role is to deliver a safe, efficient, and resilient Baggage System—one of the three major flows within the Airport. You will be accountable for ensuring high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of this critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Ensure optimal performance and improvements of the Baggage asset base to enhance system availability.
• Promote a strong EH&S culture to reduce incidents and ensure safe working environments.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including GAL teams, airlines, and handling agents.
• Manage costs and contracts to adhere to operational budgets.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in engineering preferred; HND with significant experience accepted.
• Proven leadership in promoting health and safety culture.
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to meet and exceed performance metrics like OBP and CSS.
• Experience leading failure investigations related to baggage systems.

What We Offer

We value our employees and offer a competitive package, including annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and insurance. Opportunities for career progression and personal development are available.

London Gatwick is well connected, just 30 minutes from central London, with easy access to over 100 towns and cities. We support sustainable travel options for your commute.

Embark on your journey with Gatwick—apply today and take your career to new heights.

For any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.