Fleet Manager - GSE

About the role

Swissport Amsterdam B.V. is looking for a hands-on Fleet Manager to ensure its Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet runs at maximum availability, safety and efficiency. The role is fully accountable for the performance, availability and proper use of all GSE assets on the platform, enabling safe and on-time aircraft handling. It is a temporary position based at Schiphol.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguard the availability and operational readiness of the entire GSE fleet
• Lead and coach the Fleet Coordinator
• Manage maintenance companies and suppliers, and control relationships and SLAs with them
• Plan and control preventive and corrective maintenance (e.g. via Maximo)
• Reduce damage and misuse through clear instructions and active follow-up
• Control GSE budgets and prepare business cases for additional equipment
• Ensure accurate administration, reporting and invoice approval
• Drive safety compliance, incident investigations and procedural adherence

Required profile

• Proven experience in ground handling, technical operations or fleet/asset management
• Strong leadership skills with operational awareness
• Decisiveness under operational pressure in a 24/7 environment
• Solid understanding of safety standards and compliance

Required skills

• Experience with maintenance systems and asset planning tools
• Structured, analytical and process-driven mindset