Aircraft Refuelling and Ground Support Operative

3 weeks ago


Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job title: Aircraft Refuelling and Ground Support Operative

Location: Warton (On-Site)

Salary: £36,088+ dependent on skills & experience

What you'll be doing:

  • A large part of this role will be Aircraft Fuelling/Defueling/ testing activities
  • You will also be involved in movement of ground equipment to meet business requirements
  • Ensuring de-icing of the aircraft is to business requirements and in line with required standards
  • Carrying out sweeping operations and snow clearance for airside surfaces to meet required business standards
  • You will perform escort duties for airside works in accordance with aerodrome operating procedures
  • Ensuring the provision of emergency services and low visibility support as requested

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

  • Previous experience working in an airside setting with the handling of fuel
  • In possession of an HGV Category C & E license as a minimum
  • A relevant qualification in fuelling/ operations (Jig 4 or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Previous Line supervision or team coordination qualifications (e.g. NVQ supervisor)
  • Forklift license

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The AGSU (Aircraft Ground Support Unit) Team:

This team delivers airfield ground support services including personnel, equipment and resources in accordance with licensing, regulatory, BAE Systems rules, procedures, bye laws and business requirements. Service provision includes, storage, handling and distribution of aviation fuel, FOD sweeping operations, snow clearance, aircraft de-icing, and forklift truck operations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 5th September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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