Airside GSE Charging Lead

Airside GSE Charging Lead - Luton Airport The opportunity

Join our Operations team as an Airside GSE Charging Lead
, taking responsibility for the safe and efficient management of the airside charging operation during your shift. You will lead a team of operatives, coordinate battery charging activities, and ensure Ground Support Equipment (GSE) battery requirements are met to support airport operations.

• Lead, supervise and support Airside Battery and Charging Operatives during the shift.

• Coordinate battery collections, charging schedules and returns to meet operational demand.

• Allocate daily tasks, monitor progress and respond to changing operational priorities.

• Monitor charger performance, battery availability and equipment status, escalating faults and defects as required.

• Ensure safe handling, charging and transportation of battery banks in line with approved procedures.

• Maintain accurate records of charging activities, battery movements, defects and shift actions.

• Deliver comprehensive shift handovers, ensuring all priorities and outstanding actions are communicated.

• Liaise with operational teams, customers and Workshop Supervisors regarding equipment availability and charging requirements.

• Promote compliance with airside driving regulations, PPE requirements, health and safety standards, and safe systems of work.

• Provide coaching and guidance to team members, escalating any attendance, capability or conduct concerns when necessary.

• Support investigations relating to incidents, near misses or equipment faults.

• Undertake operational charging duties when required to support service delivery.

• Experience with in an airport, airside, logistics, workshop or similar operational environment.

• Previous supervisory, team leader or shift coordination experience is desirable.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance and an Airside Driving Permit.

• Experience of electric vehicles, battery charging systems or Ground Support Equipment (desirable).

• Competent in using handheld devices and electronic recording systems.

• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

• Comfortable working outdoors in an active airside environment.

• Strong commitment to safety and operational compliance.

• Professional, dependable and accountable leadership style.

• Proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make effective decisions.

• Strong communication and team-working skills.

• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and escal…

• Commitment to continuous improvement and high operational standards.

• Be part of an exciting and growing operation supporting the electrification of airport Ground Support Equipment.

• Play a key role in delivering safe and efficient airside operations.

• Work within a collaborative team environment with opportunities for development and progression.

6% employer pension contribution.
3x salary Life Assurance.
Private Medical cover.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About Us
We are a leading provider of Ground Support Equipment maintenance and operational support services to the aviation industry. Our values of passion, integrity, accountability and open-mindedness drive everything we do as we continue to support innovation and operational excellence across our airport locations.

• You’ll join a smart, grounded team that moves fast and backs each other. No egos just results.

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