59 Maintenance Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is currently looking for a Maintenance Supervisor on a temporary to permanent basis, working in Sunderland.

Maintenance Operations Supervisor / Senior
Sunderland
£20 - £25 per hour

We’re seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and reliability of our production and test equipment. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring minimal equipment downtime and maximum operational efficiency in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of technicians responsible for repairing and maintaining production and test equipment
• Oversee and improve preventative maintenance programmes and procedures
• Schedule and coordinate manufacturing maintenance activities
• Select, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure high performance and reliability across operations

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum education requirement
• 4–6 years’ experience in maintenance operations, including supervisory responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and technical troubleshooting
• Proven ability to lead, develop and support a high-performing technical team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation that offers an excellent working environment and package.

**Job Description**
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is looking for a highly skilled and experienced **Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager** to manage the support and maintenance teams on the C-17 Aircraft at RAF Brize Norton UK.
Global Technical Operations (GTO) is providing support to the C-17 Program Base Manager at RAF Brize Norton in support of the maintenance, planning and activity for Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance. It also provides support for Ground Support Equipment and Alternate Mission Equipment
**The Role:**
Primarily focused on the maintenance and support activity to a key Defense platform, the role will provide the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and evolving team of likeminded professionals within the Field Operations Team, delivering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support high levels of aircraft availability
**Responsibilities:**
Leads a dynamic team of modification technicians, in the performance of C-17 Maintenance and modifications at RAF Brize Norton. Works closely with the other maintenance and support managers on site and other defined local stakeholders to deliver execution of maintenance tasks to support aircraft availability.
+ Develops and motivates a team of diverse skills, capability, and experience to maximize individual and team performance. Performs project management activities in development of project plans, deliverables, line management, and risk assessments.
+ The Maintenance Operations Manager operates in a fast-paced environment augmenting and/or leading modification and/or maintenance within a highly complex and multi organizational customer environment to deliver against contractual requirements and mission execution.
+ As a successful candidate you will be embedded within an environment working alongside peers, teams and customers in dynamic and operationally focused atmosphere.
+ Working within a multifaceted stakeholder landscape and with often immature, developing and changing requirements, you will be expected to lead work packages and/or projects to deliver to customer.
+ Your advocacy and knowledge will be vital in helping the customer achieve their business objectives.
+ You will act as ambassador for The Boeing Company at appropriate client organization levels and will be responsible for generating full or elements of, execution solutions in line with the contractual requirements.
+ You will be an energetic self-starter with the correct aptitude and attitude that can build enduring customer intimacy and high performing teams within an exciting and demanding arena
+ Manage the day-to-day maintenance operations on site ensuring that the Customer and organizational procedures and standards are complied with at all times.
+ Manpower planning, staffing, training, time management, performance management, personal development.
+ Ensure timely execution of all maintenance and modification activities ensuring the Customer aircraft is returned to service in a timely manner and to the required standard.
+ Develop Interface with Program Management and other functions to ensure seamless delivery of maintenance services.
+ Management of cost target and identify cost reduction initiatives within the maintenance services environment.
+ Meet training requirements for mandatory and non-mandatory training.
+ Perform frequent operations reviews with Program Management and other stakeholders.
+ Advise Boeing Quality/Safety/Compliance of all reportable events during Maintenance Operations.
+ Promote innovation and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Perform mandatory reporting as required
+ Promote Safety Culture, First Time Quality, FOD Reporting and SMS.
+ Ensure all reported incidents are recorded in the relevant Boeing system and that corrective action measures are put in place to avoid reoccurrence.
+ Work with the Quality Team to address occurrences and audit findings in a timely manner.
+ Provide reporting of performance indicators
+ Develop and motivate a team of diverse skills, capability, and experience to maximize individual and team performance.
+ Perform project management activities in development of project plans, deliverables, line management, and risk assessments.
+ Provide oversight and approval of performance approaches, acquires resources, and maintains quality, safety, schedule, and cost plans.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Experience in a leadership position within aircraft maintenance and operations.
+ Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ This post will require demonstrable, successful experience of aircraft maintenance operations, in a Defence or commercial context and sound technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Meet the minimum requirements to hold or ideally will have held a Form 4 position in a previous role.
+ Experience in a leadership position within an Approved Aircraft Maintenance Organisation.
+ Experience of business change management and building strategic plans in support of business objectives.
+ Experience in providing technical and performance oversight of aircraft maintenance or modifications.
+ Experience in managing performance-based aircraft maintenance contracts is highly desirable.
+ Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in house systems.
+ Ability to travel to domestic or international sites, sometimes at short notice.
+ Prior C-17 experience is NOT required.
**What Boeing offers you:**
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
+ Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
+ Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
+ Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
+ Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
+ 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
+ Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
+ Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
+ Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
+ Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
+ 6x annual salary life insurance.
+ Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
+ Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.
**Work Authorization:** This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
**Security Clearance:** his position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship, and typically 5 years continuous residency in the UK.
**Relocation:** This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Sept. 03, 2025**
**Export Control Requirements:** This is not an Export Control position.
**Relocation**
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
**Security Clearance**
This position requires an active UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Day Shift (United Kingdom)
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Air Liquide has been present in the United Kingdom since 2004. We offer gas, equipment and services to a variety of sectors: from oil and gas (offshore), automotive, metal fabrication through to chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and beverage industries and healthcare.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead oversees safe operation of UK hydrogen facilities and compressed gas supply chains, ensuring safe production and distribution. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain safety (manufacturing, stock, planning, crisis, vendors). Balances supply/demand, maintains customer service during shortfalls, and controls asset maintenance for optimisation.

• Ensure safe Runcorn operations and minimise safety risks.
• Manage facility maintenance compliance and adhere to safety requirements.
• Update risk assessments/SOPs.
• Facilitate and ensure compliant trailer fleet maintenance and documentation.
• Manage customer expectations through teams.
• Contribute to sales and operational execution, ensuring product quality.
• Drive customer satisfaction improvements and lead root cause analysis.
• Collaborate on technical solutions and ensure supply continuity.
• Optimise trailer filling and support commercial teams.
• Provide input on performance metrics and control operational costs.
• Support capacity planning and define investment requirements.
• Ensure cost-effective fleet maintenance.

Are you a MATCH?

The ideal person for this role will have strong experience working in a gas or high hazard manufacturing environment.

You will also need:

• Experience in a similar role- ideally with experience in pressure equipment maintenance or have a technical background
• Strong safety focus
• ISO quality plan and regulated industries experience
• Lean/continuous improvement knowledge
• Vendor management experience
• CMMS experience
• Basic gas property understanding
• Prioritising safety
• Strong communication
• Strategic delivery
• Coaching ability
• Leadership and motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Strong organisation
• Teamwork
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Air Liquide has been present in the United Kingdom since 2004. We offer gas, equipment and services to a variety of sectors: from oil and gas (offshore), automotive, metal fabrication through to chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and beverage industries and healthcare.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead oversees safe operation of UK hydrogen facilities and compressed gas supply chains, ensuring safe production and distribution. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain safety (manufacturing, stock, planning, crisis, vendors). Balances supply/demand, maintains customer service during shortfalls, and controls asset maintenance for optimisation.

• Ensure safe Runcorn operations and minimise safety risks.
• Manage facility maintenance compliance and adhere to safety requirements.
• Update risk assessments/SOPs.
• Facilitate and ensure compliant trailer fleet maintenance and documentation.
• Manage customer expectations through teams.
• Contribute to sales and operational execution, ensuring product quality.
• Drive customer satisfaction improvements and lead root cause analysis.
• Collaborate on technical solutions and ensure supply continuity.
• Optimise trailer filling and support commercial teams.
• Provide input on performance metrics and control operational costs.
• Support capacity planning and define investment requirements.
• Ensure cost-effective fleet maintenance.

Are you a MATCH?

The ideal person for this role will have strong experience working in a gas or high hazard manufacturing environment.

You will also need:

• Experience in a similar role- ideally with experience in pressure equipment maintenance or have a technical background
• Strong safety focus
• ISO quality plan and regulated industries experience
• Lean/continuous improvement knowledge
• Vendor management experience
• CMMS experience
• Basic gas property understanding
• Prioritising safety
• Strong communication
• Strategic delivery
• Coaching ability
• Leadership and motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Strong organisation
• Teamwork
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Operations & Maintenance Lead (Engineering)

Circa 92,000 + £7,500 Flex Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What's the role?

The Engineering Operations & Maintenance Lead (EOML) holds primary accountability for providing strategic leadership and management to all the Engineering maintenance teams. The role holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met across the entire asset base and airport campus. Responsible for the financial decisions and contract management with an OPEX budget of circa £20m. The EOML will also support the development of the asset replacement strategy, ensuring that the asset base and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively, producing accurate asset life cycle data that will help drive the prioritisation of associated asset replacement.

What you'll be doing 

• Accountable for the strategy of maintenance and reliability for the engineering asset base.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 250 FTE.
• Responsible for setting the strategic objectives of Engineering Operations and Maintenance team, embedding them for delivery through alignment of the SEM Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Gatwick remains compliant with various regulations including but not limited to, ORR Shuttle Safety Authorisation, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Legionella, Asbestos, Aerodrome Licensing, Fire Safety Order 2005, Electricity at Work regulations, Gas Safe, F-Gas, Pressure Systems Safety Regs, and Vehicle safety standards.
• Accountable for ensuring Engineering pass all Core Service Standards relating to the Engineering asset base including Baggage, Shuttle, Airfield and LEPC.
• Responsible for contractual scope, tender negotiations and contractor selection for all Engineering maintenance contracts.
• Management of the Engineering relationship with the three recognised trade unions with respect to Engineering related consultations, negotiations and issues.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to communicate and influence large groups of individuals with differing views into a standardised approach.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose. Protecting employees and contractors.
• Experience of driving change within a business to embed new visions and processes to result in a successful outcome.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of the Airport Operation and Engineering's part within it both as business as usual and during disruption events.
• Strong understanding of various regulations that the Engineering Asset base falls under to ensure compliance is met.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of Employee Relations and working with Trade Unions to Consult, Negotiate and Inform. Experience of working through complex issues with Trade Unions.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Operations & Maintenance Lead (Engineering)

Circa 92,000 + £7,500 Flex Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What's the role?

The Engineering Operations & Maintenance Lead (EOML) holds primary accountability for providing strategic leadership and management to all the Engineering maintenance teams. The role holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met across the entire asset base and airport campus. Responsible for the financial decisions and contract management with an OPEX budget of circa £20m. The EOML will also support the development of the asset replacement strategy, ensuring that the asset base and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively, producing accurate asset life cycle data that will help drive the prioritisation of associated asset replacement.

What you'll be doing 

• Accountable for the strategy of maintenance and reliability for the engineering asset base.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 250 FTE.
• Responsible for setting the strategic objectives of Engineering Operations and Maintenance team, embedding them for delivery through alignment of the SEM Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Gatwick remains compliant with various regulations including but not limited to, ORR Shuttle Safety Authorisation, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Legionella, Asbestos, Aerodrome Licensing, Fire Safety Order 2005, Electricity at Work regulations, Gas Safe, F-Gas, Pressure Systems Safety Regs, and Vehicle safety standards.
• Accountable for ensuring Engineering pass all Core Service Standards relating to the Engineering asset base including Baggage, Shuttle, Airfield and LEPC.
• Responsible for contractual scope, tender negotiations and contractor selection for all Engineering maintenance contracts.
• Management of the Engineering relationship with the three recognised trade unions with respect to Engineering related consultations, negotiations and issues.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to communicate and influence large groups of individuals with differing views into a standardised approach.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose. Protecting employees and contractors.
• Experience of driving change within a business to embed new visions and processes to result in a successful outcome.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of the Airport Operation and Engineering's part within it both as business as usual and during disruption events.
• Strong understanding of various regulations that the Engineering Asset base falls under to ensure compliance is met.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of Employee Relations and working with Trade Unions to Consult, Negotiate and Inform. Experience of working through complex issues with Trade Unions.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Operations & Maintenance Lead (Engineering)

Circa 92,000 + £7,500 Flex Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What's the role?

The Engineering Operations & Maintenance Lead (EOML) holds primary accountability for providing strategic leadership and management to all the Engineering maintenance teams. The role holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met across the entire asset base and airport campus. Responsible for the financial decisions and contract management with an OPEX budget of circa £20m. The EOML will also support the development of the asset replacement strategy, ensuring that the asset base and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively, producing accurate asset life cycle data that will help drive the prioritisation of associated asset replacement.

What you'll be doing 

• Accountable for the strategy of maintenance and reliability for the engineering asset base.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 250 FTE.
• Responsible for setting the strategic objectives of Engineering Operations and Maintenance team, embedding them for delivery through alignment of the SEM Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Gatwick remains compliant with various regulations including but not limited to, ORR Shuttle Safety Authorisation, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Legionella, Asbestos, Aerodrome Licensing, Fire Safety Order 2005, Electricity at Work regulations, Gas Safe, F-Gas, Pressure Systems Safety Regs, and Vehicle safety standards.
• Accountable for ensuring Engineering pass all Core Service Standards relating to the Engineering asset base including Baggage, Shuttle, Airfield and LEPC.
• Responsible for contractual scope, tender negotiations and contractor selection for all Engineering maintenance contracts.
• Management of the Engineering relationship with the three recognised trade unions with respect to Engineering related consultations, negotiations and issues.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to communicate and influence large groups of individuals with differing views into a standardised approach.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose. Protecting employees and contractors.
• Experience of driving change within a business to embed new visions and processes to result in a successful outcome.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of the Airport Operation and Engineering's part within it both as business as usual and during disruption events.
• Strong understanding of various regulations that the Engineering Asset base falls under to ensure compliance is met.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of Employee Relations and working with Trade Unions to Consult, Negotiate and Inform. Experience of working through complex issues with Trade Unions.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Operations & Maintenance Lead (Engineering)

Circa 92,000 + £7,500 Flex Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What's the role?

The Engineering Operations & Maintenance Lead (EOML) holds primary accountability for providing strategic leadership and management to all the Engineering maintenance teams. The role holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met across the entire asset base and airport campus. Responsible for the financial decisions and contract management with an OPEX budget of circa £20m. The EOML will also support the development of the asset replacement strategy, ensuring that the asset base and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively, producing accurate asset life cycle data that will help drive the prioritisation of associated asset replacement.

What you'll be doing 

• Accountable for the strategy of maintenance and reliability for the engineering asset base.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 250 FTE.
• Responsible for setting the strategic objectives of Engineering Operations and Maintenance team, embedding them for delivery through alignment of the SEM Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Gatwick remains compliant with various regulations including but not limited to, ORR Shuttle Safety Authorisation, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Legionella, Asbestos, Aerodrome Licensing, Fire Safety Order 2005, Electricity at Work regulations, Gas Safe, F-Gas, Pressure Systems Safety Regs, and Vehicle safety standards.
• Accountable for ensuring Engineering pass all Core Service Standards relating to the Engineering asset base including Baggage, Shuttle, Airfield and LEPC.
• Responsible for contractual scope, tender negotiations and contractor selection for all Engineering maintenance contracts.
• Management of the Engineering relationship with the three recognised trade unions with respect to Engineering related consultations, negotiations and issues.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to communicate and influence large groups of individuals with differing views into a standardised approach.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose. Protecting employees and contractors.
• Experience of driving change within a business to embed new visions and processes to result in a successful outcome.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of the Airport Operation and Engineering's part within it both as business as usual and during disruption events.
• Strong understanding of various regulations that the Engineering Asset base falls under to ensure compliance is met.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of Employee Relations and working with Trade Unions to Consult, Negotiate and Inform. Experience of working through complex issues with Trade Unions.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Operations & Maintenance Lead (Engineering)

Circa 92,000 + £7,500 Flex Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What's the role?

The Engineering Operations & Maintenance Lead (EOML) holds primary accountability for providing strategic leadership and management to all the Engineering maintenance teams. The role holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met across the entire asset base and airport campus. Responsible for the financial decisions and contract management with an OPEX budget of circa £20m. The EOML will also support the development of the asset replacement strategy, ensuring that the asset base and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively, producing accurate asset life cycle data that will help drive the prioritisation of associated asset replacement.

What you'll be doing 

• Accountable for the strategy of maintenance and reliability for the engineering asset base.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 250 FTE.
• Responsible for setting the strategic objectives of Engineering Operations and Maintenance team, embedding them for delivery through alignment of the SEM Team.
• Responsible for ensuring Gatwick remains compliant with various regulations including but not limited to, ORR Shuttle Safety Authorisation, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Legionella, Asbestos, Aerodrome Licensing, Fire Safety Order 2005, Electricity at Work regulations, Gas Safe, F-Gas, Pressure Systems Safety Regs, and Vehicle safety standards.
• Accountable for ensuring Engineering pass all Core Service Standards relating to the Engineering asset base including Baggage, Shuttle, Airfield and LEPC.
• Responsible for contractual scope, tender negotiations and contractor selection for all Engineering maintenance contracts.
• Management of the Engineering relationship with the three recognised trade unions with respect to Engineering related consultations, negotiations and issues.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to communicate and influence large groups of individuals with differing views into a standardised approach.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose. Protecting employees and contractors.
• Experience of driving change within a business to embed new visions and processes to result in a successful outcome.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of the Airport Operation and Engineering's part within it both as business as usual and during disruption events.
• Strong understanding of various regulations that the Engineering Asset base falls under to ensure compliance is met.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of Employee Relations and working with Trade Unions to Consult, Negotiate and Inform. Experience of working through complex issues with Trade Unions.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.