Aircraft Refueller

John Menzies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking an Aircraft Refuelling Operative in Birmingham. This role involves refueling passenger aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing vehicle checks. Ideal candidates will have a valid LGV driving license and demonstrate high safety awareness, alongside good communication and teamwork skills. Training will be provided for the right individual willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft refuelling is desirable but training will be provided.
• Must demonstrate high levels of awareness regarding safety and the environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend and refuel aircraft using vehicle Tanker/bowser as directed.
• Operate in compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Conduct vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Valid driving license with LGV C+E

Checkable five-year employment or educational history

Job description

Overview

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 over 340 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

In this role you be responsible for the refuelling of passenger aircraft as per the service level agreement of the airline.

What you will be doing

• To attend and refuel aircraft by vehicle Tanker/bowser as directed by the Allocators / Supervisor and/or Daily Worksheet.
• Operating in accordance with Airport, Health & Safety, HM Customs, Security, and MA ASIG regulations and procedures.
• Operating on-board aircraft switches in accordance with ASIG/Airline procedure.
• Recording data manually and/or by computer.
• Conducting vehicle checks by carrying out the designated quality control procedures. Identifying any defects found and reporting accordingly.
• Ensuring all vehicles are serviced with diesel/gas oil and necessary lubricants.
• Maintaining regular radio/telephone contact for flight information and operating all forms of communications as provided.
• Reporting any incidents and providing reports as required.
• Carrying out other relevant tasks as directed by the Supervisor or regional manager

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

• Demonstrate high levels of awareness in relation to Health, Safety, Security and the Environment
• Valid driving license with LGV C+E.
• High standard of numeracy and literacy skills required in addition to problem solving skills.
• Good team working skills required with a high degree of flexibility.
• Aircraft re-fuelling experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Must have a checkable five-year employment or educational history.
• Excellent leadership, personal and communication skills are essential as is the need to be both adaptable and flexible.

Diversity

MenziesAviation 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.

Application Instructions

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