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Airport Infrastructure Engineering Manager (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 — a system that manages one of three major flows within the Airport (the others being aircraft and passengers). This involves taking full accountability for the Baggage Systems to ensure high levels of safety, reliability, and availability of a 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:
* Lead and develop the Baggage Engineering team of highly skilled Technicians to deliver maintenance plans.
* Ensure optimal performance of the Baggage asset base, including performance improvements to enhance system availability, meeting OBP / CSS metrics.
* Drive EH&S culture across all teams to reduce incidents and promote a safe working environment.
* Produce effective communication and reports for all stakeholders, such as GAL teams, Airlines, and handling agents, to enable smooth operations.
* Manage costs and contracts to ensure operational budgets are met.
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 protect employees and contractors.
* Lead, manage, and develop the baggage team to deliver against Gatwick's strategic priorities.
* Ensure system performance meets or exceeds OBP and CSS measures.
* Lead failure investigations to determine root causes related to baggage system and operational impacts.
What's it like to work here?
Our employees describe working here as something special, with no two days the same. 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 greatest asset. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.
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