Duty Manager

Job description

4 on / 4 off | Days | High-impact leadership role

If you’re a hands-on leader with a mechanical or fleet background, this is an opportunity to step into a role where you’ll own operations, lead from the front, and make real decisions every day.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and wants real responsibility—not just a title.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of maintenance operations across airside and landside, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and on time.

You will:

• Lead and manage a team in a live operational environment
• Drive productivity, performance, and service delivery
• Take ownership of workshop planning, resources, and output
• Ensure fleet availability and maintenance standards are consistently met
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a major aviation operation

What You’ll Be Driving

• A safety-first culture with zero compromise
• On-time delivery and operational readiness
• Continuous improvement using data and problem-solving
• High team engagement, accountability, and performance
• Strong control of costs, resources, and workshop efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role
• Background in mechanical, fleet, or workshop environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• A proactive, “get it done” mindset

Desirable:

• IOSH / NEBOSH
• Experience with SAP or Power BI
• Background in heavy vehicles, fleet, or aviation support equipment

⚙ The Details

• Heathrow
• 4 on / 4 off
• ⏰ 6:00am – 6:00pm
• Permanent, full-time
• Competitive package + bonus (discussed confidentially)

Why This Role?

• Genuine autonomy and responsibility
• High-visibility role within a critical operation
• Opportunity to influence performance and drive change
• Long-term progression within a growing business

Interested?

Apply directly or message me for a confidential chat.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English