Engineering Shift Manager - Lead Safe, High-Impact Team

British Airways PLC; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways Engineering Gatwick is seeking a Shift Manager to lead and motivate a team, delivering safe, compliant and high-quality engineering operations. You will model standards, drive performance, and develop staff while collaborating with unions and stakeholders.

The role requires engineering leadership, a degree or equivalent, and an Aircraft Maintenance B1/B2 licence or equivalent experience. Join us to advance engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Aircraft maintenance licence or equivalent
• Structured leadership experience
• Proven ability to lead technical teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift's production to meet quality, safety and performance targets.
• Engage with trade unions, colleagues, stakeholders and partners through leadership and brand behaviours.
• Deliver shift performance on quality, safety, operations and customer outcomes.
• Provide a safe working environment and maintain professional standards and housekeeping.
• Develop colleagues' skills and qualifications to support engineering needs.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Engineering Degree

Aircraft Maintenance B1/B2 Licence

Job description

British Airways Engineering Gatwick is seeking a Shift Manager to lead and motivate a team, delivering safe, compliant and high-quality engineering operations. You will model standards, drive performance, and develop staff while collaborating with unions and stakeholders.

The role requires engineering leadership, a degree or equivalent, and an Aircraft Maintenance B1/B2 licence or equivalent experience. Join us to advance engineering excellence.