Bowser Driver

Up and Away Aviation Services provide expert cleaning services throughout the UK, helping keep our commercial client’s aircraft and brand reputation spotless.

A Bowser Driver involves driving company vehicles and towing/operating ground handling equipment within the airside operations area. You must be proactive and adaptable and strive to ensure the highest standards are consistently met. You should be able to work with a team carrying out a variety of driving and cleaning tasks.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team.
- Responsibility for consistently delivering the company’s high standards of service at all times.
- Transporting cleaning materials and supplies to aircraft and removing waste and rubbish
- Operating bowser/ground handling equipment around the airport
- Servicing aircraft toilet waste and water systems for flights
- Carrying out vehicle safety checks and water audits
- Liaising with the cleaning department to react to associated requests
- Ensure compliance in both airline and airport policies, reporting any deficiencies in the system or health & safety risks
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times, especially when using equipment and PPE
- Other duties as assigned may be expected, including cleaning duties on selected shifts

**Key requirements**
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to suit client needs
- A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is essential
- Good attention to detail
- Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial
- Valid Passport/ID and right to work in the UK
- 5 years' check-able work history
- Clean Disclosure/ Criminal Record Check
- Some vaccinations will be required due to the nature of the role and proximity to waste services
- Must be willing to undergo relevant training as required

**Why Up and Away?**

We are renowned in the aviation industry for our high standards, and we passionately believe helping colleagues achieve a good work/life balance is key to their happiness in the workplace.

The tailored training and support our new starters and existing colleagues receive is second to none and we have a range of other benefits available to our team including:

- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support;
- Sick Pay;
- Recognition Schemes;
- Referral Bonus;
- Paid Parking;
- Quality Uniform and Equipment;
- Enhanced Overtime Rate
- ...and much more

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.71 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location