Airfield Escorting Grounds Maintanance Officer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Airport Ltd Full time

**Airfield Escorting Grounds Maintance Operative**

Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh largest with 30 airlines serving over 120 destinations direct and onwards to over 400. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic 13m customers a year flew in and out of BHX. Going forward we project growth to more than 18m customers a year by 2033 - by which time we will be connected to central London by HS2 trains in just 37 minutes and aim to have become a net zero carbon airport.

Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B.

By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people - and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.

**Our values** - Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety & security as our top priority.

**About the role**

The primary focus of this role is to provide a dedicated escorting service across the airports operational areas in support of the development team. Additional escorting maybe provided in support of the airfield projects team and other airfield operations departments when not on development related escort duties. Much of the work will be leading vehicles on manoeuvring areas and ensuring escorted personnel comply with security escorting restrictions.

Secondary duties will be in support of our grounds and habitat maintenance activities to the areas on and around the airport. Much of the work is outdoors and involves manual handling and operation of equipment, for which full training is provided. Works undertaken in the airside environment are to comply with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory requirements and in accordance with the aerodromes licence to operate.

This important work focuses on habitat and grounds upkeep and preservation in line with regulatory and local habitat and wildlife requirements. The role embraces various general maintenance activities, within an organisation which offers a great career opportunity for the right person.

Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor your work includes escort duties, summer and winter operational support functions. You will be required to undertake training to operate wide range of vehicles, equipment and plant associated with agricultural, maintenance and snow clearing work.

**Your qualities will include;**
- Flexible working hours to meet the needs of the operation.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team effectively and recognise how all staff are dependent on each other to meet business objectives.
- A focused, energetic, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
- Suitable horticultural or maintenance qualifications (see Qualifications section)
- Communication skills with others including the public and colleagues, this may require basic IT systems use.
- Setting the highest safety standards through positive behaviour.
- Contributing to deliver best working practices and service to our customers.
- A full clean driving license.

**Safety Accountability & Responsibility**:
**Health and Safety**: Health and safety regulation, legislation, policy and procedure and the responsibility of workers. Knowledge of hazards and working to strict health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) processes particularly appropriate to aerodrome and horticultural sites. Display knowledge and understanding of safety principles and practices. Ensure all individual training records are completed and maintained.

**Operational**: Compliance with all relevant CAA aerodrome operational, driving and radio regulations.

**Environmental;** Disposal of waste in accordance with HSE Hazardous Waste requirements and environmental best practice. Prevention and control of local pollution incidents, control of watercourses.

**Tools**: Equipment and machinery; including maintenance and regular checks of these items to ensure they remain in good working order. Legal requirement of training by a competent person and familiarity with operator training and certification requirements.

**Plant health**: Basic pest and disease identification, symptoms and control methods including adherence to HSE Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products.

**Main Duties, Key Tasks**:

- Maintain the skills necessary to undertake Airside Escorting of Third Parties.
- Ensuring that close communications are maintained with the ASU, ACC & Air Traffic Control.
- To complete appropriate documentation as required, i.e. inspection reports, oversight of tasks and job reports.
- Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of aerodrome development and safety management systems applicable to Birmingha


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