Job Title: Maintenance Operations Leader
About the Role:
* Leads a team in delivering daily maintenance operations to consistently high standards.
* Prioritizes safety in all activities and leads by example.
* Assists in managing staff, including recruitment, training, coaching, absence management, disciplinaries, and professional development.
* Drives continuous improvement and quality control measures to meet service levels and optimize delivery against KPIs.
* Manages spares inventory and budgetary control, including ordering parts, oils, lubricants, and consumables.
* Utilizes the fleet management system to create and complete work orders, raise purchase orders, capture costs, and maintain accurate asset information.
* Plans resources and capacity effectively to optimize workflow through the maintenance workshop.
* Ensures compliance with global and local standards and policies.
* Liaises with internal and external customers and suppliers.
* Assists technicians in problem diagnostics and provides technical support for GSE troubleshooting and fault assessment.
* Manages post-incident investigations, root cause analysis, and remedial action plans.
* Completes all maintenance documentation in line with airline, airport, and regulatory requirements.
* Ensures compliance with all airport authority, CAA, airline, and security requirements.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in engineering maintenance operations, preferably in a workshop environment.
* Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations for maintenance operations.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead by example, motivate, and develop team members.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as LEAN principles.
* Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven track record of delivering against SLAs and KPIs.
* Knowledge of fleet asset maintenance programs (e.g., Maximo).
* Strong analytical skills and an inquiring mindset.
* Confident and effective communicator (written and verbal).
* Working knowledge of Ground Support Equipment, HGV, plant, and forklifts (desirable).
* Experience working in a unionized workshop (desirable).
* Able to travel when required.
* Holds a full valid EU driving license.
What We Offer:
A challenging role with opportunities for professional growth and development. A dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Contact us at [insert contact details].