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Engineering Manager - Baggage - Strategic Leadership in Critical Infrastructure (Hiring Immediately), Guildford
Client: London Gatwick
Location: Guildford, 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 (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.
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 against 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 all stakeholders, such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents, to enable smooth operations.
* Manage costs and contracts to ensure adherence to the operational budget.
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.
* Experience in leading, managing, and developing a baggage team aligned with Gatwick's strategic priorities.
* Ability to ensure system performance meets or exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
* 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, with no two days alike. 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 a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a voice. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the application process. Click apply to begin your journey with London Gatwick.
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