About the role
Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. Job Summary The Workshop Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the GSE workshop, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company, manufacturer and regulatory requirements. The role provides leadership to the workshop team and holds accountability for preventative and corrective maintenance delivery, the on-time completion of Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), Maximo work-order accuracy, contractor performance and effective spare parts management. Working closely with operational and maintenance stakeholders, the Workshop Manager manages workshop priorities, resources and performance to maximise the reliability, availability and operational readiness of the Ground Support Equipment fleet. Your activities Lead, supervise and develop the GSE workshop team, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet operational and maintenance requirements. Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdown maintenance to maximise fleet availability and minimise equipment downtime. Take accountability for the on-time completion of all Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), ensuring scheduled maintenance is completed within required timeframes and in accordance with company, manufacturer and regulatory requirements. Ensure all maintenance activities and work orders are accurately recorded and maintained in Maximo, including timely updates to job status, labour, parts usag…
