First Line Manager Baggage Handling Unit
Posted 3 days ago by DHL Supply Chain
£37,080 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The First Line Manager for the Baggage Handling Unit at Bristol Airport is responsible for overseeing ground handling operations in partnership with easyJet. This role requires aviation experience and involves managing staffing levels, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and facilitating communication within the team. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance to GDP and GMP at all times.
- Direct daily activities to maintain a safe, secure, clean, and fair work environment.
- Deliver team member performance reviews and facilitate development and succession planning.
- Manage communication between senior management and colleagues.
- Handle disciplinary and grievance issues in line with HR policy.
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Skills:
- Aviation experience is essential.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in managing a team in a dynamic environment.
- Good MS Office knowledge.
- Managerial experience at a similar level.
Salary (Rate): £37,080 yearly
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Aviation Experience Is Required For This Role
Pay Rate: £37,080
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4on, 4off, 12 hour shifts, 24 hour coverage
Location: Bristol Airport (BS48 3DY)
PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an Airport. You will be required to under-go Security Vetting Processes ( including a criminal record check and counter terrorism check ) if you are to be successful for this position.
DHL work in partnership with easyJet at Bristol Airport to provide all ground handling within their Bristol operation. No two days on our Aviation contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the ground handling operation, working to tight timeframes but delivering fantastic results.
Amazing Benefits including 24 hour GP service, Retail discounts and reduce cinema tickets plus many more
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
- Compliance to GDP and GMP, where required, at all times.
- Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
- Deliver team member performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as appropriate
- Facilitate effective communication between senior management team and colleagues
- Manage all disciplinary and grievance issues (complaints) in line with HR policy, manage absence through RTW's
- Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Aviation experience is essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in managing team in dynamic environment
- Good MS Office knowledge
- Managerial experience on similar level
SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL
- Be able to provide 5 years address history
- Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
- To obtain a full airside ID
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award winning range of benefits including:
- Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
- Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
- Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
- 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more
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