Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer

Manchester Airport Plc; Diseworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport seeks a skilled airside safety officer to oversee safety briefings and emergency responses at its busy cargo terminal. Responsibilities include monitoring aircraft movements and addressing safety issues while liaising with external partners. Candidates should have experience in airfield operations, strong problem-solving skills, and technical proficiency in Microsoft applications. The role offers various benefits, including access to a discount portal and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Access to reward portal

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Heavily discounted staff shop

Excellent pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield operations or safety-critical environment.
• Strong ability to investigate incidents under pressure.
• Capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide airside safety briefings and training.
• Act as key liaison during operational disruptions.
• Monitor aircraft movements for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

People skills for influencing service partners

Technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Intermediate operations qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's busiest cargo airport which also has over 4 million passengers choosing to fly from the heart of the Midlands. To provide airside safety briefings and training to external contractors, service partners, and staff as required. Act as a key liaison during operational disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution. Ensure the airside environment, including baggage docks are clean and FOD free. Undertake aircraft marshalling as and when required using ICAO standard signals. Monitor all aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient operations. Provide \"Follow Me\" guidance when required, and proactively identify, address, and document any safety-related issues in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. Respond promptly to incidents, collect and document relevant evidence, and conduct thorough airside safety investigations. Escalate findings and reports to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager to ensure appropriate action and resolution.

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK's number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide airside safety briefings and training to external contractors, service partners, and staff as required.
• Act as key liaison during operational disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution.
• Ensure the airside environment, including baggage docks, is clean and FOD free.
• Undertake aircraft marshalling using ICAO standard signals as required.
• Monitor all aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Provide \"Follow Me\" guidance when required.
• Identify, address, and document safety-related issues in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to incidents, collect and document relevant evidence, and conduct thorough airside safety investigations.
• Escalate findings and reports to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager for appropriate action and resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield operations/safety critical environment.
• Experience of implementing operational procedures and processes to ensure safety at all times.
• Vast experience in carrying out in depth accident investigations.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; ability to think in a creative and innovative manner.
• Ability to investigate incidents under pressure in a calm and measured manner.
• People skills for influencing external service partners.
• Technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Intermediate operations qualification.
• Capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
• Hold, or capable of obtaining, a firearms licence.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parkingWhilst on duty.
• Access to our reward portal with discounts and savings including discounted MAG products.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• On‑site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop.
• Excellent MAG Pension scheme.
• Fantastic career development opportunities.