Baggage Systems Engineering Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for Baggage Systems to ensure safety and reliability at the airport. This role involves leading a skilled team and managing third-party stakeholders to enhance system performance and safety culture. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, the position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.

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

• Educated to degree level in engineering or HND with experience.
• Proven leadership in health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Drive EH&S culture to reduce incidents and promote safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Baggage System Management

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

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 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 this critical infrastructure.

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

What you'll be doing

1. Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team of highly skilled Technicians to deliver the maintenance plan.
2. Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, achieving against 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 to all stakeholders, such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents, to enable smooth operation.
5. Manage costs and contracts to ensure operational budgets are met.

Do you have what we're looking for?

1. Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline; HND level with significant experience is also accepted.
2. Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures protect employees and contractors.
3. Experience in leading, managing, and developing baggage teams to deliver against Gatwick’s strategic priorities.
4. Ensure system performance meets or exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
5. Lead failure investigations to determine root causes related to baggage system and operational impacts.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees say that working here is special, and no day is like another. Benefits include:

• 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 our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We prioritize comfort and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and has a voice. We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our success.

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

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