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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Baggage Systems. This pivotal role involves leading a skilled team to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical baggage operations. You will drive performance improvements, manage stakeholder communications, and foster a culture of health and safety. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment and a range of attractive benefits, including performance-based bonuses and professional development opportunities. Join us to redefine what's possible in airport engineering.

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

• Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline preferred.
• Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team to deliver the maintenance plan.
• Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Baggage System Management

Performance Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering with Experience

Job description

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 levels of safety, reliability, and availability of this critical infrastructure system at Gatwick.

The role requires strong leadership of the maintenance team and effective management of third parties and stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

1. Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team of highly skilled Technicians to deliver the maintenance plan.
2. Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, achieving against OBP / CSS metrics.
3. Drive EH&S culture across all teams to reduce incidents and promote a safe working environment.
4. Produce effective communication and reports for stakeholders such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents to enable smooth operations.
5. Manage costs and contracts to ensure operational budgets are met.

Do you have what we're looking for?

1. Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline preferred; HND level with significant experience accepted.
2. Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures protect employees and contractors.
3. Experience in leading, managing, and developing a baggage team aligned with Gatwick's strategic priorities.
4. Ability to ensure system performance meets and exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
5. Experience leading failure investigations to determine root causes related to baggage system and operational impacts.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees say that working here is special, and no day is like another. We offer a range of personal, health, and financial benefits, including:

• 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 strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to ensure everyone belongs and has a voice.

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

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