Job Description
Summary
- Head of Motor Transport
- Based at Manchester Airport
- Permanent position
Why MAG?
Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.
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:
- Bonus scheme
- 10% company contribution pension
- Car allowance
- Private medical scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Care Concierge service
The role
The Head of Motor Transport will lead Manchester Airport’s Motor Transport Maintenance Division, overseeing the maintenance, inspection and repair of airport operational support vehicles and trailed vehicles in line with MAG standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
You will act as custodian of Customer Service Level Agreements governing the maintenance of third-party Airfield and Baggage Ground Support Equipment (GSE), while driving the development of new revenue streams through expansion of the external customer base. As the Head of Motor Transport, you will also be responsible for all aspects of the airport’s vehicle fuel management operation, including third-party fuel sales. As a key member of the Asset Management Senior Management Board, you will contribute to strategic business decisions and serve as the appointed deputy to the Asset Management Director, carrying delegated authority when required.
In addition, you will own the Fleet Maintenance Prioritisation and Planning Process and provide leadership to a diverse team of Team Managers, Workshop Technicians, Operatives, Maintenance Planners and Administrative staff.
What will make you successful in the role?
- Professionally qualified in Leadership, Engineering or Asset Management, with membership of a relevant professional institute and proven experience managing multi-million-pound OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
- Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with the ability to communicate and translate MAG’s vision effectively while balancing revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer service, regulatory compliance and asset performance risk.
- Demonstrable expertise in risk management, analysis and investment decision-making, with the ability to take a balanced approach to operational and commercial priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with experience presenting strategy and investment plans to executive-level audiences and managing relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Key challenges include determining acceptable fleet risk profiles across the airport, balancing budgets with asset performance outcomes, improving asset data quality and reporting, and coordinating safe working practices with multiple third-party stakeholders across the site.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.