Duty Manager
CV-LibraryTW6, Heathrow Villages, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 17 April 2026
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We are recruiting for an experienced Duty Manager to join a high-profile fleet maintenance operation at Heathrow Airport.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone from a mechanical, fleet, or workshop background who is confident managing teams in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of maintenance operations across airside and landside, ensuring performance, safety, and service delivery targets are consistently met.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team within a busy operational environment
* Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained in line with planned schedules
* Drive productivity, efficiency, and service performance
* Manage workshop loading, resource allocation, and prioritisation of work
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and operational standards
* Build effective relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Ensure all work orders and documentation are completed accurately (SAP)
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role
* Background in mechanical, fleet, or workshop environments
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
* IOSH / NEBOSH
* Experience with SAP or similar systems
* Knowledge of heavy vehicles, fleet maintenance, or aviation support equipment
Package
* Competitive salary + bonus (discussed at application stage)
* 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
* 6:00am – 6:00pm
* Long-term opportunity within a growing and well-established operation
We are recruiting for an experienced Duty Manager to join a high-profile fleet maintenance operation at Heathrow Airport.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone from a mechanical, fleet, or workshop background who is confident managing teams in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of maintenance operations across airside and landside, ensuring performance, safety, and service delivery targets are consistently met.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team within a busy operational environment
* Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained in line with planned schedules
* Drive productivity, efficiency, and service performance
* Manage workshop loading, resource allocation, and prioritisation of work
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and operational standards
* Build effective relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Ensure all work orders and documentation are completed accurately (SAP)
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role
* Background in mechanical, fleet, or workshop environments
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
* IOSH / NEBOSH
* Experience with SAP or similar systems
* Knowledge of heavy vehicles, fleet maintenance, or aviation support equipment
Package
* Competitive salary + bonus (discussed at application stage)
* 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
* 6:00am – 6:00pm
* Long-term opportunity within a growing and well-established operation