Aviation Operations Engineering Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Baggage System at Gatwick Airport. The role involves overseeing the performance and safety of baggage handling infrastructure while leading a maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Join a vibrant community and enjoy a competitive salary package with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Share Scheme

Pension

Lifestyle Insurance

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a similar environment.
• Proven proactive leadership promoting health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to execute maintenance plans effectively.
• Ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of the baggage asset base.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND

Job description

Job Description:

Engineering Manager – Baggage

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

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Client: Gatwick Airport Limited

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

About Gatwick Airport

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Join our energetic team and vibrant community, and take your career to new heights in a dynamic environment that celebrates travel and connectivity.

Role Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient, and resilient Baggage System, which is a critical infrastructure within the airport. You will be responsible for the performance, safety, reliability, and availability of the baggage handling infrastructure, leading a maintenance team and managing third-party stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to execute maintenance plans effectively.
• Ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of the baggage asset base, meeting operational metrics.
• Promote a strong EH&S culture to minimize incidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including airline teams and handling agents, through reports and updates.
• Manage costs and contracts to adhere to the operational budget.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in engineering preferred; HND with significant experience accepted.
• Proven proactive leadership promoting health and safety culture.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams in a similar environment.
• Ability to ensure system performance meets or exceeds operational metrics.
• Experience leading failure investigations related to baggage systems.

What We Offer

We value our employees and offer a competitive package, including an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. Opportunities for career progression and personal development are also available.

London Gatwick is well-connected, just 30 minutes from central London, with easy access via various transportation modes. Join us and take your career to new heights.

Click 'Apply' to start your journey with London Gatwick. For any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.