Baggage Handling Ops & Maintenance Lead – 24/7 Airport

Vanderlande; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager at Istanbul Airport to lead the baggage handling system operations and maintenance. You will shape strategy, improve performance, and ensure compliance while mentoring a team in a fast-paced international environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in leadership roles within automated handling or related capital goods sectors, with strong English and Turkish language skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with strong technical and leadership background.
• 10+ years in team leadership within engineering/operations.
• Experience with automated baggage handling or capital goods industries.
• Proven track record in managing service contracts and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance for the baggage handling system.
• Lead continuous improvement, performance, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day airport 24/7 operations and staff development.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure service quality.

Skills

Engineering degree

Team leadership

Airports experience

Operations management

Financial principles

Strategic planning

Vendor management

English & Turkish

Change management

Safety orientation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in engineering

Tools

Contract management

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager at Istanbul Airport to lead the baggage handling system operations and maintenance. You will shape strategy, improve performance, and ensure compliance while mentoring a team in a fast-paced international environment.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in leadership roles within automated handling or related capital goods sectors, with strong English and Turkish language skills and a drive for continuous improvement.