Duty Manager

Company: CDM Recruitment Ltd – Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists
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Location: London
Job Description:

4 on / 4 off | Days | High-impact leadership role

If you’re a hands-on leader with a mechanical or fleet background, this is an opportunity to step into a role where you’ll own operations, lead from the front, and make real decisions every day.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment and wants real responsibility—not just a title.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of maintenance operations across airside and landside, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and on time.

You will:

  • Lead and manage a team in a live operational environment
  • Drive productivity, performance, and service delivery
  • Take ownership of workshop planning, resources, and output
  • Ensure fleet availability and maintenance standards are consistently met
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a major aviation operation

What You’ll Be Driving

  • A safety-first culture with zero compromise
  • On-time delivery and operational readiness
  • Continuous improvement using data and problem-solving
  • High team engagement, accountability, and performance
  • Strong control of costs, resources, and workshop efficiency

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role
  • Background in mechanical, fleet, or workshop environments
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-moving environment
  • A proactive, “get it done” mindset

Desirable:

  • IOSH / NEBOSH
  • Experience with SAP or Power BI
  • Background in heavy vehicles, fleet, or aviation support equipment

⚙️ The Details

  • Heathrow
  • 4 on / 4 off
  • ⏰ 6:00am – 6:00pm
  • Permanent, full-time
  • Competitive package + bonus (discussed confidentially)

Posted: April 20th, 2026