Engineering Manager - Baggage (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for Baggage to redefine engineering possibilities. This role involves leading a skilled team to ensure the safety and efficiency of critical baggage systems at a major airport. You'll be responsible for enhancing system performance, managing third-party relationships, and fostering a culture of health and safety. Join a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, and your contributions will directly impact operational success. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional development training

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Manage costs and contracts to meet operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Baggage Systems Management

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

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Engineering Manager - Baggage (Hiring Immediately), Surrey

Client: London Gatwick

Location: Surrey, 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—one of the three major flows within the Airport (the others being aircraft and passengers). This involves full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high safety, reliability, and availability of this critical infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership of the maintenance team, as well as 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 maintenance plans.
• Ensure optimal performance of Baggage assets, including performance improvements to enhance system availability and meet OBP / CSS metrics.
• Drive EH&S culture across all teams to reduce incidents and promote a safe working environment.
• Produce effective communication and reports to stakeholders such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents to enable smooth operations.
• Manage costs and contracts to ensure operational budgets are met.

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.
• Ability to ensure system performance meets or exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
• Experience leading failure investigations to determine root causes and operational impacts.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees describe working here as something special, with no day being the same. Benefits include:

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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We strive for an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and has a voice.

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

Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.