Shift Manager Barry, Wales
Job description
Great journeys require first class aircraft and components, that is why our unrivalled engineering function is so important to the British Airways experience. British Airways Engineering Wales is home to British Airways Maintenance Cardiff’s world class engineering team, and we would like to welcome applications for Shift Manager role within our Production department.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team. You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics to deliver Safety dependable and high-quality major maintenance and cabin modifications inputs on 777 and 787 aircraft.
Working in the impressive purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance facility located on Cardiff International Airport, you’ll be an integral part of BAMC’s management team, working closely with all internal departments and British Airways Engineering.
If you are interested in becoming part of our talented team and want to be considered for the role, we do need you to meet the criteria below.
· Aircraft Licence or engineering degree/ management qualification that is relevant to the role is essential.
· IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent qualification is desirable.
· Proven track record in leading teams.
· Proven technical ability.
· Strong record of project delivery.
· Proven technical ability.
· Good knowledge of aircraft maintenance.
· Good knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation.
What we can offer you:
In return for keeping our fleet safe at the forefront of the sector you’ll receive great rewards, including
· A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5%
· Access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and friends and family from date of joining
· Access to standby flights for yourself and two nominees
· Discounted standby travel on other airlines in the Oneworld alliance
· Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and many more
· Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time
· Plenty of scope and opportunity to develop your engineering and management skills to progress your career within BA Engineering Wales
Role purpose – Leading a team and leading through others to ensure the effective use of our resource to support BAMC’s performance and product. Working collaboratively with planning, compliance and the people team to ensure the quality, health and safety of our colleagues at all times whilst supporting the delivery of the key people priorities in line with the agreed Business and Financial Plan. Driving accountability through colleague and team development underpinned by a continuous improvement approach. Strategic and Operational Management of the BAMC Production Team focussing on Productivity and on-time delivery in a safe working environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £61,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Tell us how you will engage, motivate and inspire your team to be at their best and what key skills and experience you have in order to do this
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/09/2023
Reference ID: Shift Manager
