Fleet Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract: Permanent
The Fleet Administrator is a key member of UK and Ireland Fleet Management team. They will be part of a centralised administration team supporting various stations within each region within the UK and Ireland. They will be the fleet focal point for Regional Fleet Managers for all matters relating to fleet administration. They will support the workshop teams and work alongside the Senior Technical Administrator for UK and Ireland. Responsibilities:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Use of the Swissport Fleet Management system (Maximo) to create and complete work orders, purchase orders and update asset information.- Update and maintain asset and workshop equipment service, MOT, CAP/AVP and safety check data.
- Assist with inventory and budgetary control which includes ordering of parts, oils and lubricants and consumables for the GSE workshop as well as invoicing approvals.
- Extract and produce statistical data (KPI's) from maintenance records for performance monitoring, trend analysis or projects as and when required.
- Collaborating with Third party customers to retrieve purchase orders.
- Liaising with external suppliers and vendors for purchase order and invoicing queries.
- Sending POs and proformas to finance to be made into invoices.
- Comply with all airport authority, CAA, airline and security requirements.
- Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with airline, airport, CAA and Swissport requirements.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to rigorously enforcing appropriate standards of Health and Safety, in order to ensure performance improves year on year.
- Liaise and communicate with Senior, Ramp and Operational Management, customers and staff in a professional manner.
- Attend and complete all training as required by Swissport. airport authorities, CAA, airlines and security.
- Adhere to all GDPR regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
The list is not exhaustive and is not intended to restrict the scope of the job but clearly define a starting point and may vary depending on location and local requirements.
Candidate requirements
- Knowledge of fleet maintenance programs, e.g. Maximo/IMS-Fleet Maintenance Pro.
- Good oral and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) skills and experience.
- In possession of at least three GCSE’s / O Level or Leaving Cert (and equivalent).
- Excellent organisational abilities, attention to detail, able to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced complex environment.
- Ability to speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available.
- Ability to follow Swissport processes and procedures.
- Able to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience working in an aviation environment desired.
- Willingness to travel when necessary for training or to assist other Swissport stations.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fleet Administrator roles across Swissport International AG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £27,434 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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