Aircraft Handler

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in mission critical operations is looking for an Aircraft Handler in Peterborough. The role involves ground handling and movement of aircraft, supporting flight line operations, and conducting maintenance checks. Candidates should have experience in military or civilian handling environments and hold a full UK driving licence. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and full-time working hours.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Paid volunteering day

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft handling in military or civilian EASA Part 145 environments.
• Successfully completed Grob 115E Handling Course and Check A Maintenance Course.
• Must achieve and maintain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe and efficient ground movement of aircraft.
• Participate in flight line operations including aircraft preparation and fueling.
• Perform Check A maintenance on company-owned aircraft once authorized.

Skills

Aircraft handling experience

Knowledge of military documentation

Clean UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Location: Peterborough, GB, PE8 6HB. Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite. Job Title: Aircraft Handler. Location: Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, England. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Role ID: SF68441. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Handler at our RAF Wittering site, near Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

The role

As an Aircraft Handler, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be reporting to the Site Operations Manager via an Inspector; the Aircraft Handler will perform aircraft ground handling and movement, support flight line operations including Check A maintenance, and carry out cleaning and general duties to meet customer expectations and LAFT2 contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe and efficient ground movement of aircraft
• Participate in flight line operations, including aircraft preparation for daily flying, “see-in” and “see-off” procedures, and fuel and oil replenishment
• Once authorised, perform Check A maintenance on company-owned aircraft
• Conduct pre-use inspections and scheduled maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Accurately complete all required documentation in line with current legislation and company procedures.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at RAF Wittering, near Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Essential experience

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft handling within military or civilian EASA Part 145 environments
• Successfully completed Grob 115E Handling Course and Check A Maintenance Course
• Well-versed in interpreting and applying military documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

Full, clean UK driving licence.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave. This window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.