Baggage Systems Engineering Lead (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Engineering Manager for Baggage Systems to lead a skilled team in enhancing the efficiency and safety of baggage handling at one of the UK's busiest airports. This role offers the opportunity to drive performance improvements, manage third-party stakeholders, and cultivate a culture of health and safety within the team. With a performance-based bonus scheme and a range of personal and financial benefits, this position promises a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, making a real difference in the aviation industry.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shop and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership to promote health and safety culture.
• Educated to degree level in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team for maintenance.
• Manage costs and contracts for operational budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Health and Safety Culture

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND with Significant Experience

Job description

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Baggage Systems Engineering Lead (Hiring Immediately), Surrey

Client:

London Gatwick

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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 passengers). This involves full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of this critical infrastructure.

This role requires strong leadership of the maintenance team and effective management of third parties and stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

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

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Educated to degree level in engineering preferred; HND level with significant experience accepted.
• Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures protect employees and contractors.
• Lead, manage, and develop the baggage team to meet Gatwick's strategic priorities.
• Ensure system performance meets or exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
• Lead failure investigations to determine root causes related to baggage system and operational impacts.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees describe working here as something special, with no two days the same. We offer a range of personal, health, and financial benefits, including:

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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to foster a workplace where everyone belongs and has a voice.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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