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. You'll 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.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.
As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.
You can contact the team by emailing
Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity