Airfield Operator

**We are pleased to be recruiting for an Airfield Operator to join our Bristol team.**

**This is a fixed term contract until the end of October 2023.**

**Starting Salary is £29,733.47 increasing to £34,980.55 on completion of successful training with a shift allowance £3,948**

**About us**

North Air is responsible for providing into-plane services on behalf of major oil companies. We operate at 20 locations across the UK, where we carry out approximately 300 000 fuelling’s per year. We aim to provide safe, reliable and efficient into-plane services to our customers' satisfaction.

North Air places significant emphasis on attracting and employing people who are able to demonstrate a commitment to Safety, Working Together, Integrity, Encourage and Respect, our Core Values which are key to the success of North Air in providing Fuelling Excellence.

**Job Purpose**

The role of Airfield Operator is to meet customer requests to fuel aircraft in a safe and timely manner; ensuring that task breakdowns are followed, and paperwork is completed.

**Key Areas of Responsibility**

**Operations**:
The Operator is responsible for carrying out the day to day operational tasks safely, effectively and efficiently. Depending on the location the Operator may be ultimately responsible for receipt of fuel into storage, look after the day to day storage and handling procedures, load refuelling vehicles and refuel aircraft.

The Operator is responsible to perform all tasks in accordance with the site Operating Standards, Safety Management System (SMS) & JIG. The Operator will operate sophisticated, high cost mobile and fixed equipment in carrying out these tasks.

At a typical airport, these basic operating tasks are, but not limited to
- Fuel receipt
- Storage and handling
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fuelling vehicle loading
- Driving
- Product Quality
- Aircraft refuelling

**Health and Safety**:

- The Operator must be HSSE minded and work safely at all times.
- The Operator works within a team and therefore their actions and behaviours will impact on others.
- The Operator must strictly adhere to the North Air Rules for Operators and Safety Management System (SMS).
- The Operator must report all unsafe acts and conditions and safety incidents to their Supervisor at all times.
- The operator must conduct tasks as per how they have been trained.
- The Operator must acknowledge that Working Safely is a condition of Employment.

**Product Quality**

The Operator is required to perform tasks critical to the Quality Assurance System and as such they shall be fully trained in such tasks and nominated as an approved Product Quality Inspector. Such Critical Tasks include, but may not be limited to, the following:

- Checking the documentation on incoming consignments is correct and that it corresponds to the transport/container concerned.
- Visual inspection and control checks on incoming material, including the checking of seals on vehicles if present.
- Discharge into storage.
- Release of product into refuelling vehicles.
- Sampling of aviation products.
- Maintaining records of stock/quality/equipment checks as appropriate.

**Fixed and Mobile Plant Maintenance**

At the direction of the Depot Manager or the Duty Supervisor, the Operator will carry out such tasks as are necessary in the day to day running of the facility. These include but are not limited to:

- Equipment maintenance.
- Miscellaneous tasks within the Depot.
- Cleaning of fixed and mobile equipment.
- General housekeeping tasks.

**Other**:
This list may not be exhaustive and post holders may be expected to carry out other activities as identified by the company.

**Skills and Experience**

**Essential**
- HGV class 1 driving experience
- Health and Safety Awareness

**Desirable**
- Previous Refuelling Experience
- Airfield Experience

**Essential**
- Class 1 Driving License

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From £29,733.47 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)