General Manager - Transport and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in Leeds - CV-Library

As the General Manager Transport and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) at Jet2.com, you will be responsible for both our Transport and GSE team and the equipment in our airport bases across the UK and overseas. This is a newly created role with a clear focus on providing strategic leadership for this area, with accountability for the procurement and serviceability of circa 3000 assets across the UK and Spain.

What will you do in the role?

Strategic planning to ensure budget and fleet replacement plans are developed and delivered against.
Provide strategic direction to the team and support the wider business by developing and implementing medium and long-term plans and strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
Oversee the procurement, management, and maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles, including ground support equipment, engineering assets, and other transport vehicles.
Lead strategic replacement planning for the fleet, evaluating equipment lifecycle, performance metrics, and technological advancements to inform purchasing decisions.
Promote best practice and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in fleet management and maintenance processes to maximise fleet availability, reduce downtime, and optimise asset utilisation.
Implement and manage oversight and audit plans for third-party and in-house service and maintenance providers to ensure safe and compliant protocols and industry-leading working practices.
Work collaboratively with other key business stakeholders to develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of ground operations, such as alternative fuel programmes, energy-efficient technologies, and waste reduction strategies.
What are the key skills/experience you'll already have?

Have proven experience of fleet management within a similar size organisation and preferably within the aviation sector.
Possess a good understanding of , and a focus on staying up to date with, regulatory requirements and safety standards governing ground handling operations in the aviation industry, including the upcoming Ground Handling Regulation.
Be an excellent communicator with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Have experience in strategic planning, budget management, and performance optimisation.
Be committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship in aviation operations.
Ideally have a sound knowledge of all relevant regulations, including LOLER, PEWER and CAP642, NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
This is a varied and fulfilling role with significant operational responsibility. Whilst based at our Head Office at Leeds Bradford Airport there will be an expectation to travel to other bases across out network, both in the UK and overseas.

What can we offer you?

We offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including:
Competitive salary, with annual pay review
Discretionary Management Bonus
Contributory pension scheme
34 days holiday entitlement per annum (including Bank Holidays)
3 x salary life assurance
Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Many retail discounts on - travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

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