Aircraft De-icing Supervisor

Menzies Aviation; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive De-Icer Team Lead to manage on-shift de-icing operations at our sites. You will oversee performance, safety, and timely aircraft de-icing to ensure airline schedules are met.

The role requires leadership, excellent communication, and a strong commitment to health and safety. Full DVLA licence and experience with de-icing procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Flexible and service minded.
• Hold a full DVLA driving licence.
• Should have vast experience of de-icing procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to always maintain health and safety standards.
• Ability to read, write and understand a good level of English.
• Ability to work under pressure yet maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Check that all security checks are being performed when required.
• Aircraft De-icing
• Apply de-icing/anti-icing with full training provided
• Responsible for recording de-icing/anti-icing events, reporting to management regarding safety, SMART inspections. Daily/Monthly operational inspections.
• Support with the training of de-icing operators and ensure training records are maintained in line with company policy
• Oversight of the Batching Plant

Skills

Team leadership

De-icing procedures

Customer liaison

English communication

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Leading a team of De-Icers on shift. Possess good leadership and organisational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels including staff from de-icers through to management. Must have confidence and the expertise to liaise with customers and airline representatives. The post requires oversight of quality, safety and security whilst de-icing aircraft and must adhere to airline specifications and timeframes. The ideal candidate must be motivated and will strive for the best possible standards in keeping our environment safe and compliant.

What You Will Be Doing

• Check that all security checks are being performed when required.
• Aircraft De-icing
• Apply de-icing/anti-icing with full training provided
• Responsible for recording de-icing/anti-icing events, reporting to management regarding safety, SMART inspections. Daily/Monthly operational inspections.
• Support with the training of de-icing operators and ensure training records are maintained in line with company policy
• Oversight of the Batching Plant

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Flexible and service minded
• Hold a full DVLA driving licence.
• Should have vast experience of de-icing procedures
• Attention to detail and ability to always maintain health and safety standards
• Ability to read, write and understand a good level of English
• Ability to work under pressure yet maintain high standards

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.