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Operations Manager

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Menzies Aviation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details Description Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for supervising the Fuel Farm Operations and assisting in their duties when required, which include all operations of the incoming pipeline, storage tank operations, quality control and inspections of the facilities and fuel systems. As the senior operations team member, you will also assist and fill in for the General Manager when required. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth;

ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for Menzies Aviation and SMF FUEL COMPANY.

What you will be doing
  • Maintain an uncompromising dedication to providing high-quality service to all our customers. This is achieved by accomplishing all duties in accordance with established airline and governmental regulations
  • Coordinate shift coverage for operational continuity
  • Conduct on-the-job training of new employees and provide guidance to the team; elevate personnel issues to the General Manager in a timely manner
  • Act as a mentor to employees; identify high-potential employees and assist in training them to take on greater roles in the organization
  • Prepare for and take part in audits conducted by airlines and regulatory agencies
  • Understand and remedy abnormal fuel system alarm conditions and work in coordination with both upstream shippers and airside hydrant system operations
  • Understand and work in compliance with environmental regulations, including storm water handling and discharge procedures
  • Take part in the planning of projects, including operational assessments of the impact of large projects on Operations; contribute insight and identify potential issues, escalating appropriately to the General Manager
  • Monitor product quality and identify potential quality control issues in advance; coordinate with upstream shippers to minimize operational downtime
  • Properly manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste, including jet fuel and jet fuel contaminated debris and respond to emergencies appropriately
  • Assist in oversight of compliance with regulatory, airline and MA requirements
  • Form strong relationships with the airport, upstream shippers and teammates
  • Some responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed for violations of company policy, and escalating issues to the General Manager in a timely fashion
  • Ensure daily, weekly and monthly inspections and checks are completed as required in accordance with the guidelines set forth in ATA Specification 103 and local instructions; maintain audit-ready files documenting the completion of these inspections
  • Assist on special projects, career development and attend training seminars as required by the GM
  • Must adhere to local, State, and Federal safety policies, and company rules and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned
Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must possess and maintain valid US driver’s license
  • Must maintain a complete set of assigned hand tools to perform maintenance tasks
  • Must pass all pre-employment testing including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test
  • Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
  • Possess good communication skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Must be able to lift and move valves up to 70 lbs. Must be able to move continuously. Work requires bending, kneeling, lifting and…
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