Shift Unit Leader (m/f/d) Company Fire Brigade

Role Overview

Leipzig/Halle Airport is looking for a full-time, permanent Shift Unit Leader for its company fire brigade in Leipzig, Saxony. The airport serves millions of passengers each year and handles a very large volume of air cargo, making it one of Europe’s major freight hubs. You would join a large airport group with more than 1,100 employees across its sites and contribute to the safety and operational readiness of the fire service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the shift unit on a day-to-day basis.
• Form and lead the mobile fire response command and assist with technical incident command.
• Direct all deployed personnel and equipment during operational incidents.
• Support resource management in staffing and duty allocation.
• Organize, carry out, and review emergency drills.
• Plan, run, and monitor training and continuing education in coordination with the training department.
• Ensure the company fire brigade remains continuously ready for duty and complies with legal requirements.
• Inspect, document, and evaluate adherence to fire safety regulations and develop improvement suggestions for the responsible leadership team.
• Handle people management, including duty rosters, deployment planning, implementation of the shift framework plan, employee appraisals, qualification development, and staff motivation.
• Contribute in an advisory and technical capacity to internal budget planning and budget control.

Candidate Profile

• Completed qualification for the senior firefighting service.
• University or university of applied sciences degree, plus completed training as a platoon leader or an equivalent qualification.
• Successfully completed the fire inspector training course.
• At least five years of professional experience in firefighting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and coordinate emergency teams.
• Basic commercial awareness.
• Physical and mental fitness in line with fire service regulations, including valid G 26/3 certification.
• High resilience and suitability for shift work.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and assertiveness.
• Valid CE driving licence.

Benefits

• Work in a distinctive airport environment.
• Compensation under the applicable collective agreement, plus holiday allowance, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits, and company pension provision.
• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Option to work from home for mobile work tasks.
• Good access by public transportation.
• Support for sustainable mobility, including Germany ticket subsidy and a job bike.
• Additional discounts and offers such as Corporate Benefits and Urban Sports Club.

Application Notes

Please submit a convincing application including your CV and certificates. The contact person for the Leipzig/Halle site is Michelle Compala in the HR department of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG.