Aircraft Refuel Driver — Safe, Shift‑Ready Airfield Ops

Serco; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training & apprenticeships

Wellbeing & support

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a Refuel Driver at RNAS Yeovilton to safely deliver and manage aviation fuel for military and civilian aircraft. The role involves hands-on refuelling, quality testing, and supporting airfield operations within a regulated environment.

You will work on a full‑time 38‑hour week across day/night shifts, with on‑call duties. A Category C (HGV2) licence and CP standards are required, with CPC/ADR desirable. Serco offers extensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence.
• ADR certificate for Class 3 flammable liquids is desirable but not essential.
• Driver CPC qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Colour Perception (CP) standard – normal / Ishihara pass.
• Demonstrate a strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Be able to work flexibly across shifts, including nights and on‑call duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for refuelling/defuelling aircraft.
• Conduct aviation fuel quality assurance testing across bulk and mobile storage.
• Support airfield operations, including driving on airfields and public highways.
• Operate bulk fuel installations and maintain refuelling equipment.
• Participate in shift patterns and on‑call rotas to meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards at all times.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

ADR (desirable)

Driver CPC (desirable)

Colour Perception (CP)

Safety mindset

Flexible shifts

Job description

Serco is recruiting a Refuel Driver at RNAS Yeovilton to safely deliver and manage aviation fuel for military and civilian aircraft. The role involves hands-on refuelling, quality testing, and supporting airfield operations within a regulated environment.

You will work on a full‑time 38‑hour week across day/night shifts, with on‑call duties. A Category C (HGV2) licence and CP standards are required, with CPC/ADR desirable. Serco offers extensive training and benefits.