Engineering Manager - Baggage - Operationally Critical Infrastructure System Leadership (Hiring[...]

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Baggage Systems. This pivotal role involves leading a skilled team to ensure the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure at a major airport. You'll be responsible for driving performance improvements, managing stakeholder communications, and fostering a culture of health and safety. Join a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and enjoy a range of benefits, including performance-based bonuses and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to redefine what's possible in airport engineering, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development

Discounted travel schemes

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to promote health and safety culture.
• Experience in managing maintenance teams and third-party stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver maintenance plans.
• Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base.
• Manage costs and contracts to adhere to operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Communication

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

Job description

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Engineering Manager - Baggage - Operationally Critical Infrastructure System Leadership (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

London Gatwick

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 (others being aircraft and passengers). This involves full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of Gatwick's operationally critical infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership of the maintenance team and 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 the maintenance plan.
• Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, achieving 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 budget adherence.

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 and procedures protect employees and contractors.
• Lead, manage, and develop the baggage team to deliver against Gatwick's strategic priorities.
• Ensure system performance meets and exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
• Lead failure investigations to determine root causes related to baggage system and operational impacts.

What's it like to work here?

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

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• 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 aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone has a voice and plays a role in our success. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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