Compliance, Ramp Training Manager
Description
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LOCATION: Heathrow Airport
SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
SALARY: Competitive
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Compliance, Fleet \& Training Manager to lead and oversee all airside compliance, fleet management, and training activities at Heathrow Airport.
This is a senior operational role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across ramp operations. You will play a critical role in maintaining audit readiness, managing key stakeholder relationships (including Heathrow Airport Limited), and driving continuous improvement across all airside functions.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Management \& Asset Control
- Oversee the full lifecycle of the airside vehicle fleet, including maintenance, servicing, compliance, and replacement planning.
- Manage third\-party maintenance providers to ensure timely, cost\-effective service delivery.
- Monitor fleet performance, availability, and cleanliness in collaboration with Operations teams.
- Manage budgets, raise purchase orders, and support capital investment decisions.
- Lead all ramp compliance activities, ensuring adherence to HAL, airline, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain full audit readiness, including accurate documentation of inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Oversee vehicle and equipment safety checks, ensuring compliance is consistently met and enforced.
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Take overall responsibility for airside training programmes and compliance.
- Manage the Ramp Trainer ensure all personnel remain fully qualified and compliant.
- Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date training records.
- Work closely with internal training and security teams, as well as ABM Operations Managers to ensure alignment with company and regulatory standards.
- Oversee Vehicle Airside Pass (VAP) processes, including applications, renewals, and compliance tracking.
- Ensure regular driver license checks and full compliance with airside requirements.
- Support driver standards, accountability, and ongoing competency.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) Airfield Operations and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance across all airside facilities, including property, uniform, and safety standards.
- Manage HAL\-related invoicing, business rates, and associated administrative requirements.
- Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on compliance, fleet performance, and operational risk.
- Proven experience in airside operations, fleet management, or compliance leadership within a regulated environment (aviation preferred)
- Strong knowledge of airside safety regulations and operational standards
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and influence stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet/compliance systems
- Airside Safety or equivalent certification
- Experience with telematics or fleet management systems
- Full UK driving license.
- Combination of office and airside operational environment
- Exposure to varying weather conditions
- Flexibility required, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Regular walking and vehicle inspections across the airport estate
This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role at one of the world’s busiest airports, where safety, compliance, and operational excellence are critical. You’ll have the chance to shape standards, influence performance, and make a real impact on day\-to\-day operations.
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