Baggage Systems Engineering Lead (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Baggage Systems team at Gatwick Airport. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and efficiency of baggage handling operations, with responsibilities including team leadership, performance management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in promoting a safety culture. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion, along with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership in health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team.
• Ensure optimal performance of baggage systems.
• Manage costs and contracts for operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Baggage Systems Management

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering with Experience

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager – Baggage

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

To be the airport for everyone whatever your journey

The Opportunity:

Are you our next Engineering Manager – Baggage? We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible for our Engineering team.

What's the role?

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 (the others being aircraft and passenger). This involves taking full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of this critical infrastructure system at Gatwick.

The role requires strong leadership of the maintenance team and effective management of third-party contractors and stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

1. Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team of skilled Technicians to deliver maintenance plans.
2. Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, achieving OBP / CSS metrics.
3. Drive EH&S culture across all teams to reduce incidents and promote a safe working environment.
4. Produce effective communication and reports for stakeholders such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents to enable smooth operations.
5. Manage costs and contracts to ensure operational budgets are met.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline; HND level with significant experience accepted.
• Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture, ensuring processes protect employees and contractors.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing a baggage team aligned with Gatwick's strategic priorities.
• Ability to ensure system performance meets and exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
• Experience leading failure investigations to identify root causes affecting baggage systems and operations.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees say that working here is special, and no day is the same. We offer a range of personal, health, and financial benefits, including:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and insurance benefits
• Professional training and development
• Discounted travel schemes
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want everyone to thrive and feel included. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and has a voice. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way, with London Gatwick.