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Daniel Humphreys

Daniel Humphreys

Braintree,United Kingdom

Summary

As an Engineering Duty Manager at London Stansted Airport, I lead high‑performing technical teams in one of the UK's most complex and safety‑critical operational environments. With a foundation in electrical engineering and over two decades of experience across airport systems, electrotechnical technology, and safety‑driven operations, I specialise in creating stable, resilient engineering performance through strong leadership, effective decision‑making, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

I bring a leadership style rooted in clarity, accountability, and calm under pressure, ensuring my teams can operate confidently and efficiently across essential infrastructure. My qualifications—spanning Radiation Protection Supervision, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IOSH Managing Safely, and multiple OEM technical certifications—equip me to manage both people and processes with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation for:

  • Leading teams through rapid problem‑solving in operational critical situations
  • Driving safety culture improvements and compliance across engineering operations
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships across departments and external contractors
  • Implementing process enhancements that increase asset availability and operational reliability
  • Coaching and developing engineers to grow skills, confidence, and trust

Beyond my core role, I have a long-standing commitment to service and community leadership through St John Ambulance, where I have contributed for over 20 years in emergency response, operational leadership, and event management. I also bring governance and strategic oversight experience as the Vice Chair of a Local Governing Board of a local primary school and leadership capability through my Group Lead Volunteer role within the Scout Association. These experiences reinforce my ability to lead diverse teams, manage people development, and influence organisational progress.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Engineering Duty Manager (Secondment)

MAG London Stansted Airport
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
2025.09 - Current

Responsible for engineering operations day to day across the airport including all maintenance, repair and betterment work by STAL staff and contractors, having oversight of project and 3rd party engineering activities and managing engineering support in the event of incidents and emergencies. Ensure successful delivery of planned maintenance including all mandatory and statutory requirements and timely and high-quality response to faults to ensure assets are in full working order to meet business needs.

  • Direct line management of terminal engineering shift technicians and the shift Helpdesk Coordinator working with them prioritising work and driving performance. Ensure skill and competencies are developed to meet future requirements.
  • Matrix management of external engineering shift teams, TTS, and technical teams and providing expert engineering management and leadership to the airport operation.

Promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence in maintenance delivery and defect rectification and driving operational efficiency. Complete works inspections and audits for both in-house works and contractors, and ensuring al management and reporting processes are adhered to. Providing expert engineering management, advice, and leadership where appropriate in airport incidents in order to minimise disruption to the business and ensure safety of airport users. Delivery engineering contingencies and operational recovery in the event of a critical asset outage and lead engineering response to airport incidents and contingencies. Ensure in-house and contractor engineering works are delivered in a timely manner and to the required quality and area reinstated to a safe and clean condition to ensure a safe working environment is provided for engineering activities across the airport. Fire responder and Authorised Person (AP) for LV/AGL electrical, confined space and hot works

Terminal Engineering Team Leader

MAG London Stansted Airport
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
2022.06 - 2025.09
  • I leaded a team of technicians in the effective and efficient maintenance of airport assets, ensuring a high quality and reliable service for passengers, tenants, and other internal/external customers some of the key elements of the role include.
  • Reviewed team performance and distributed work to meet required standards
  • Conducted start of shift meetings and liaised with the EDM to drive performance and improve maintenance service
  • Undertook planned and reactive maintenance work on engineering assets, applying in-depth technical competence in electrical engineering
  • Used work management systems such as MAXIMO to receive and close down work orders and understand individual, team, and asset performance
  • Promoted safe working practices and engaged in work to deliver performance improvements within the engineering environment
  • Assisted in the training and development of colleagues or apprentices, and upgraded skills to maintain and operate new assets

Engineering Technician

MAG London Stansted Airport
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
2014.06 - 2022.06
  • In this role I helped carrying out work as part of a Preventive Planed Maintenance and responding to a varied range of reactive works on a wide range of electrical, mechanical and electronic systems.
  • Scope of Systems I Assist in looking after:
  • Baggage systems, X-ray machines, Trace Equipment, HVAC, electrical systems, Passenger Loading bridges, lifts, escalators, PAVA systems, BMS, CCTV, Life Safety Systems and many more systems unique to the airport environment.

Terminal Facilities Electrician

London Stansted Airport
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
2012.02 - 2014.06
  • As Part of this role I was responsible for the electrical and building fabric of the passenger areas in the main terminal building and satellites. I also responded to health and safety issues effecting the passenger area working with my team and other departments to resolve in a timely manor.

Aviation Security Officer

BAA
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
2011.07 - 2012.02
  • As part of this role i ensured that all passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey i also carried out the following duties
  • Conducting hand searches of cabin luggage and passengers.
  • Body searching (pat-downs) of passengers
  • Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners.
  • Patrolling our terminals.
  • Checking of staff ID cards and passenger boarding cards before entering the security area.
  • Greeting guests to ensure they receive the very best service

Education

High School - GCSE's

East Bergholt High School
East Bergholt
09/1999 - 07/2004

Electrotechnical Technology - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

New Suffolk Collage
Ipswich
09/2004 - 06/2008

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • IT Skills
  • Communication
  • Operational Management
  • Incident Management
  • Continues Improvement

Certification

  • BESC Access, Movement and Egress - Substations - March 2026
  • LM7 - Legionella Awareness & Control in H&C and Cooling Systems - November 2025
  • NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation - November 2025
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor - X-Ray Baggage Inspection Systems, UK Health Security Agency, October 2025
  • City & Guilds Authorised Person Electrical Low Voltage (APLV) - May 2025
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CPD Standards, October 2024 – March 2025
  • Managing Safely, IOSH, November 2017
  • PBB Technical Training, thyssenkrupp, May 2024
  • CEM AC2000, Tyco Johnson Controls

References

References available upon request

Volunteering Experience

  • 2nd Braintree & Bocking Air Scouts Group, Group Scout Leader, Braintree, 2024-02, Present, The Group Scout Leader helps lead volunteers across all Sections and supports them to work well together and feel motivated. I also make sure the Group is respected and supported in their local community.
  • St John Ambulance, Area Manager, Essex, 2022-05, Present, I am responsible for managing approximately 10 volunteer units, encouraging and supporting the delivery of event services in the assigned area, Organized training activities for volunteers and supported youth programs as required, Acted as a line manager for unit managers, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of services, Developed and implemented volunteer recruitment plans to ensure the organization had a sufficient number of trained volunteers to meet the needs of the community
  • St John Ambulance, Emergency Ambulance Crew, Essex, 2014-05, 2025-01, Transportation of ambulant, non-ambulant and stretcher patients who require a responsive level of care and assistance providing emergency aid where appropriate., Undertaking of duties to Emergency Ambulance Crew (EAC) care standards together with appropriate manual handling techniques and the use of resuscitation equipment and controlled administration of licensed drugs & medical gases.
  • Beckers Green Primary School Governing Board, Vice Chair, Braintree, Essex, 2019-10, Present, I'm currently the Vice Chair to the schools local governing board. I'm also the elected governor for RE, Health and Safety and Teacher CPD.

Timeline

Engineering Duty Manager (Secondment)

MAG London Stansted Airport
2025.09 - Current

Terminal Engineering Team Leader

MAG London Stansted Airport
2022.06 - 2025.09

Engineering Technician

MAG London Stansted Airport
2014.06 - 2022.06

Terminal Facilities Electrician

London Stansted Airport
2012.02 - 2014.06

Aviation Security Officer

BAA
2011.07 - 2012.02

High School - GCSE's

East Bergholt High School
09/1999 - 07/2004

Electrotechnical Technology - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

New Suffolk Collage
09/2004 - 06/2008
Daniel Humphreys