engineering operations lead Work, Jobs in horsham, wsx (with Salaries)

Engineering Operations Manager
Virgin Atlantic —Crawley
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Engineering Operations Lead
IDBS —Woking
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Agile
3d
Operations Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Horsham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
3d
Senior Engineering Manager
Servomex —Crowborough
- Up to £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Engineering
- Agile
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Support - MoD Mechanical Engineer
Griffon Marine —Trafalgar
Director of Operations - Commercial Aviation Training (CAT)
CAE Inc. —Gatwick Airport
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Operational Engineer
UK Power Networks —Gatwick Airport
- £68,144 a year
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
System Planning Lead
Thames Water Utilites —Hampton
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- No degree
- Leadership
1d
Engineering Manager (Brands & Integrations)
Tillo —Brighton and Hove
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- JavaScript
- APIs
- AI
UTM Technical Lead - (Systems)
Civil Aviation Authority —Gatwick Airport
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Process Engineering Lead, People - 12 Month FTC
McLaren Racing —Woking
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Agile
- IT
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Advanced Engineering Manager
Atlas Copco Group —Burgess Hill
- Hybrid work
- English
- Travel
- In-person
Junior Technical Operations Engineer
Hozah —Croydon
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Windows
- APIs
- In-person
- Work from home
Quick apply
8d
Product Engineer
Rocksteady Music School —Liphook
- £50,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Software development
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Associate Director Bioresources Process Engineering
AtkinsRéalis —Epsom
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Communication skills
11d
Applications Lead
Elekta —Crawley
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Agile
- Work from home
Simulator Technician III
CAE Inc. —Burgess Hill
- Maintenance
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexitime
1d
Calibration Engineer
Ricardo —Shoreham by Sea
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
Water Programme Director
MWHTreatment —Falmer
- Engineering
Supply Chain & Procurement Lead
Universal Quantum —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply

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Engineering Operations Manager

Virgin Atlantic -
Crawley

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Job details

Permanent

Qualifications

Engineering
Cost control
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job details

Location: The VHQ, Crawley

Shift Pattern: 4x 07:00 – 19:00, 4x off, 4x 19:00 – 07:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 5th June 2026

At Virgin Atlantic, we believe in the extraordinary power of people to reshape what’s possible.

With our bold ambition to become the most loved travel company, we’re redefining aviation through innovation, inclusivity, and a culture that puts people first. Individuality isn't just welcomed — it’s celebrated.

In a nutshell

At Virgin Atlantic, we’re driven by a passion for delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional flying experiences. We’re looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to play a critical role in ensuring our aircraft operate safely and efficiently across our global network.

As a key member of the Engineering Operations leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring aircraft depart safely and on time. You’ll lead operational decision-making, manage technical teams, and provide oversight of short-term maintenance planning while driving performance, safety, and customer experience.

You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing Technical Operations team, ensuring world-class standards across engineering operations worldwide.

Key responsibilities

Lead operational control and decision-making, including AOG (Aircraft on Ground) recovery and disruption management
Oversee the immediate maintenance planning window, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
Provide 24/7 technical and operational leadership, including crisis management support
Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and risk-based decision-making
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Flight Operations, and wider business teams
Manage team performance, development, and engagement
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and reliability initiatives
Ensure accurate reporting, delay attribution, and cost control

About you

Proven leadership experience in an aviation engineering or technical operations environment
Strong knowledge of EASA, CAA, and airworthiness regulations
Skilled in operational decision-making under pressure, with a focus on safety and customer impact
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and drive insights
EASA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence or Degree/HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Our differences make us stronger

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.

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