FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT CONTROL MANAGER CARGO SPAIN

Job details

Job Title: Facility and Equipment Control Manager Cargo España

Location: HQ Madrid

Reporting to: COO Cargo Spain

Summary

The main purpose of this role is to be functionally responsible in Cargo Spain for:

- Equipment Control: leading the implementation, development and continuous improvement of cost‑effective fleet management solutions, assuring health, safety and sustainability compliance, fleet management policy, financial control, identifying and sharing best practice and project managing the implementation of fleet management systems.
- Facilities Management: leading the planning, design and implementation of the projects plus the design and execution of the maintenance procedures related to Cargo facilities.

Responsibilities

- Equipment Control:
- Aligning with global fleet / equipment management strategies and assure compliance.
- Developing and communicating station plans that reflect integral requirements and the vision to be the industry leader in fleet / equipment management.
- Leading the implementation of all fleet / equipment management activities related to asset, maintenance and inventory management throughout Cargo Spain.
- Maintaining oversight of all related fleet management costs to ensure that total cost of equipment ownership and leasing is managed effectively throughout the fleet life cycle.
- Providing insights into the numbers of required assets versus the numbers present throughout the Cargo stations.
- Leading the development of a KPI‑driven performance management culture.
- Taking ownership and development of fleet / equipment management Local Operating Procedures (LOPs), ensuring compliance through a regular internal auditing program.
- Leading the development of lean processes that will eliminate waste and maximize efficiencies.
- Acting as the fleet / equipment management Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing advice and guidance.




- Providing Procurement with feedback on equipment reliability and supplier performance in supporting equipment through life.
- Participating in fleet management forums and workshops to help develop the Swissport Fleet Management System.

- Facilities Management:

- Lead the projects and maintenance procedures related to the Cargo facilities in terms of specifications, budget, and timelines.
- Ensuring a successful completion of the projects and facilities maintenance procedures within the budget and on time, overseeing and effective execution of all projects and maintenance procedures related.
- Acting as the facilities management Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing advice and guidance.
- Managing relationships with airport authorities (AENA), customs, fire safety authorities, and local municipalities to ensure full regulatory compliance of cargo facilities.
- Managing utilities and energy consumption of cargo facilities, identifying efficiency improvements and supporting sustainability and ESG objectives.
- Supporting CAPEX planning, business case preparation, and budget control for facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Taking ownership and development of facilities management Local Operating Procedures (LOPs), ensuring compliance through a regular internal auditing program.
- By acting as a liaison between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, ensures that all installations are carried out according to code and that they function efficiently within the overall design concept.
- Coordinating with vendors, ensuring the timely submittals of the projects and obtaining approvals.




- To attend all Project related meetings with Management/Site Engineer/Main Contractor and reporting back to Cargo Direction.
- Evaluate the requirement of all project / maintenance procedures resources (Materials, plant machinery, manpower) as per schedule and arrange for the availability of the same.
- Planning and scheduling of resources (Material, manpower etc.), and resources mobilization.
- Taking ownership and development of fleet / equipment management Local Operating Procedures (LOPs), ensuring compliance through a regular internal auditing program.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or fleet management field or equivalent extensive experience.
- Three to five years experience in operational fleet / facilities management roles; preferably in the aviation sector.
- Previous experience with fleet maintenance / facilities management and supply within an operational environment.
- Experience in dealing with national and global suppliers of Ground Service Equipment suppliers.
- Experience in developing requirements documents, formulating plans and managing roll‑outs effectively.
- Experience of working in a performance management culture driven by KPIs.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; clearly able to articulate position with clarity at all levels.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the country to personally drive the application of high standards.
- Work with key stakeholders in multiple locations and at various levels.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management skills.
- Have awareness of Total Cost of Ownership principles, capital equipment acquisition, buy vs lease and fleet optimization.
- Demonstrate a results‑oriented approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Constructively challenge the status quo and manage change.
- Be a self‑starter with a high degree of motivation and pro‑activeness.

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📌 Facility and Equipment Control Manager Cargo Spain - Swissport International AG (Madrid)
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