Airfield Support Assistant

Babcock International; Chilbolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering firm is seeking an Airfield Support Assistant at the Army Aviation Centre in Hampshire. You will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth airfield operations, undertaking tasks like debris sweeping, vehicle maintenance, and infrastructure inspections. The ideal candidate has experience in airfield operations and is proficient in the use of various equipment. Generous benefits include a matched pension scheme and a range of personal well-being programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in airfield operations with strong understanding of procedures.
• Competent in using airfield vehicles and related equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications for logging and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform Foreign Object Debris sweeping and disposal.
• Inspect and report on airfield infrastructure.
• Conduct ground maintenance and log issues.
• Maintain airfield vehicles and documentation.
• Provide driving support for airfield services.

Skills

Airfield operations experience

Competence in Government Furnished Equipment

Proficiency in MS Office

Wildlife control experience

Education

Valid DVLA Category B driving licence

Eligibility for Airfield Access Permit

Job description

As an Airfield Support Assistant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will play a key role in supporting the seamless operation of airfield activities at Middle Wallop Aerodrome. This is not your typical support role, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic aviation environment, ensuring critical operations run smoothly and efficiently. Day-to-day, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Perform FOD (Foreign Object Debris) sweeping, collection, and disposal on aircraft operating areas via scheduled services and as notified.
• Inspect airfield infrastructure, report faults, and manage replacement of temporary structures.
• Conduct ground maintenance reviews and log issues through the Vinci Helpdesk.
• Maintain airfield vehicles, including cleaning, refuelling, and completing monthly documentation.
• Provide occasional driving support for airfield services as required.

This role is full time, 40 hours per week, and is based on site at the Army Aviation Centre, Hampshire.

Requirements

• Proven experience in airfield operations with strong understanding of procedures.
• Competent in using Government Furnished Equipment (e.g., airfield vehicles, hangar floor sweeper, MAT tractor, FOD BOSS).
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) for fault logging and safety reporting.
• Wildlife control experience (desirable).

Qualifications

• Valid DVLA Category B driving licence with some driving experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Airfield Access Permit, with no colour perception restrictions.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.