Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer

MAG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operations company in the United Kingdom seeks an Airfield Operations Specialist to ensure safety and efficiency at the UK’s busiest cargo airport. Responsibilities include providing airside safety briefings, monitoring aircraft movements, and conducting safety investigations. Candidates should have strong operational knowledge, decision-making skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK driving licence is required. This role offers a full-time permanent position with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield operations or a safety critical environment.
• Ability to conduct incidents investigation calmly under pressure.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide airside safety briefings and training.
• Liaise during operational disruptions for clear communication.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the airside environment.
• Monitor aircraft movements and provide guidance when required.
• Conduct thorough investigations following safety incidents.

Skills

Airfield operations experience

Operational procedures implementation

Accident investigation skills

Problem-solving skills

People skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Summary

Full time permanent
42 hours per week
Based at the East Midlands Airport

Why MAG?

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.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

The role

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.

• 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.

What will make you successful in the role?

• 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).
• Achieve and maintain an intermediate operations qualification.
• Must be capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
• Must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a firearms licence.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We're building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We're on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there's space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you - even if you don't think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We're committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women's Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.