Baggage Systems Engineering Lead (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at Gatwick Airport is seeking a Baggage Systems Engineering Lead to ensure the safety and efficiency of baggage systems. The role involves managing a team, optimizing performance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Share Scheme

Pension

Lifestyle Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Optimize performance of baggage assets and improve system availability.
• Manage costs and contracts to stay within operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

Performance Metrics

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND with Significant Experience

Job description

Job Title: Baggage Systems Engineering Lead (Hiring Immediately), West Sussex

Client: Gatwick Airport Limited

Location: West Sussex

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

Engineering Manager – Baggage

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

Location: London Gatwick

About the Role

The core purpose of this role is to deliver a safe, efficient, and resilient Baggage System at Gatwick Airport. You will be responsible for ensuring the system's safety, reliability, and availability, managing a team of technicians and coordinating with third parties and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Optimize performance of baggage assets and improve system availability.
• Promote a culture of safety and health across all teams.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including airline and handling agents.
• Manage costs and contracts to stay within operational budgets.

Candidate Requirements

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

What We Offer

We offer a competitive package, including an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. Opportunities for career progression and personal development are also available. Gatwick is well connected, just 30 minutes from central London, with easy access to over 100 towns and cities. We aim to make your commute as convenient as possible.

Join us and take your career to new heights at London Gatwick. Apply now to start your journey with us. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.