Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in airline catering seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance operations at Heathrow Airport. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance leadership and technical knowledge of relevant systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including training opportunities and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Free on-site meals

Training opportunities

Career development

Qualifications

• 8+ years in maintenance leadership within high-volume environments.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance team members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Master’s preferred

Tools

HACCP

CMRP

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

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Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager, Hounslow

Client:

DO & CO

Location:

Hounslow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance operations at our airline catering facility at Heathrow Airport. The role involves overseeing equipment and facilities maintenance, leading a team of engineers and technicians, and supporting safety, efficiency, and quality improvements.

Key responsibilities include scheduling inspections, troubleshooting, managing preventive maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, supervising staff, managing procurement, and maintaining documentation. The role requires leadership in fostering a safety culture, continuous improvement, and effective communication with stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Lead maintenance activities ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance team members.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks and manage procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and conduct inspections.
• Maintain safety protocols and technical documentation.
• Support audits and foster a safety and improvement culture.
• Develop training programs and analyze maintenance data for planning.
• Evaluate new technologies and collaborate on policy development.
• Promote sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in maintenance leadership within high-volume environments like airline catering or hospitality.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple facilities.
• Technical knowledge of relevant systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, etc.).
• Leadership skills, operational planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Budget management and strategic planning experience.
• Familiarity with safety standards, food safety (HACCP), and sustainability practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• Certifications like CMRP, IOSH/NEBOSH are advantageous.

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive salary, referral bonuses, free on-site meals, training opportunities, career development, and the chance to work with an innovative global company. DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.