Motor Transport Team Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is seeking a Motor Transport Team Manager based at East Midlands Airport. In this essential role, you will manage the operational fleet of vehicles ensuring seamless airport operations. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, allocating team tasks, and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance, experience leading teams, and relevant HGV certifications. The role offers a permanent contract and excellent benefits including a pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

6% company contribution pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced in a workshop environment and leading teams.
• Possession of a full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational fleet of vehicles at East Midlands Airport.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and servicing of vehicles.
• Allocate work to team members and adhere to health & safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Workshop environment experience

Good communication skills

IT Literacy with Microsoft Office

Flexibility for overtime

Education

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance or equivalent

HGV Inspector qualification (IRTEC)

Hydraulics Stage 1 (CETOP accreditation)

IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)

Internal Quality Systems Auditing or equivalent

HGV and Fork Lift Truck Licence (advantage)

Job description

Summary

Motor Transport Team Manager

Permanent role based at East Midlands Airport

Why MAG?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including :

• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

The role

As Motor Transport Manager you are responsible for the Operational Fleet of vehicles at East Midlands Airport. This includes everything from snow ploughs through to ambilifts & maintenance vehicles.

With a team of 5, you will be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, testing and servicing of the vehicles. This will include allocating work to the appropriate member of the team, ensuring all Health & Safety regulations are adhered too, and ensuring that any parts are procured in a timely and efficient manner. We are also looking for someone who has a strong understanding of the tech advances in vehicles, and has experience of sustainbility within a fleet.

As you can imagine this is a vital role, at the heart of keeping the airport operational.

What will make you successful in the role?

You will absolutely need experience to be considered for this role - and the more of the skills listed the better. You need to be able to commute to East Midlands Airport on a daily basis, and be able to consider overtime on occassion

• NVQ Level 3 in a vehicle maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience in leading a team essential.
• Current HGV Inspector with Institute of Road Transport Certificate (IRTEC)
• Hydraulics Stage 1 with CETOP accreditation.
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
• Internal Quality Systems Auditing or equivalent.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• HGV and Fork Lift Truck Licence would be an advantage.
• Ability to remain flexible to overtime demands.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Microsoft Office IT Literacy.