Aircraft Refueller

John Menzies; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Crawley seeks a role focused on refuelling passenger aircraft in line with SLAs. You will drive fuel tanker movements, follow strict safety and regulatory procedures and record data for operational reporting.

Training will be provided where needed, and you will work with a team across shifts to support timely aircraft turnarounds at our UK locations.

Qualifications

• High awareness of health, safety, security and environment.
• Valid driving license with LGV C+E.
• Strong numeracy and literacy, plus problem solving.
• Good teamwork with flexibility, leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Attend and refuel aircraft by tanker/bowser as directed by Allocators/Supervisor.
• Operate in accordance with airport, safety, customs, security and airline procedures.
• Operate on-board aircraft switches per ASIG/Airline procedures.
• Record data manually and/or via computer.
• Perform vehicle checks, identify defects and report them.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced with diesel/gas oil and lubricants.
• Maintain radio/telephone contact for flight information and communicate.
• Report incidents as required and perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

Valid LGV C+E driving license

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership and communication

Adaptability and flexibility

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 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six 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

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.

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