Baggage Systems Engineering Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Baggage Systems team in Guildford. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of baggage handling at one of the busiest airports. You will lead a skilled team, manage third-party relationships, and drive performance improvements. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, you will foster a culture of excellence and accountability. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to make a significant impact in airport operations.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering preferred; HND with significant experience accepted.
• Proven leadership in health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Baggage Systems Management

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering with Experience

Job description

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Baggage Systems Engineering Supervisor (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client:

London Gatwick

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 — a system that manages one of the three major flows within the Airport (the others being aircraft and passengers). This involves taking full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of Gatwick's 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 highly skilled Technicians to deliver the maintenance plan.
• Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, meeting 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 an engineering discipline preferred; 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.
• 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 share that working here is special, with varied days and numerous benefits, including:

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

What’s it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering 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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