Airfield Transport Officer

Heathrow Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow is seeking an Airfield Transport Officer to support safe and efficient airfield operations on a fully on-site basis, working a 4-on-4-off shift. You will operate specialist vehicles, conduct inspections, and uphold rigorous safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join a frontline team dedicated to delivering secure, reliable airfield services, with strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and operational excellence across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating vehicles in safety-critical or operational environments.
• Full UK driving licence; LGV licence desirable.
• Strong health, safety and compliance knowledge.
• Experience conducting inspections and following operational procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and responsible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate airfield transport vehicles safely and efficiently in accordance with operational procedures and regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle, equipment, and operational inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support day-to-day airfield operations while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Work closely with operational colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of airfield services.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and operational risks, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and adhere to all airport security, compliance, and airside requirements.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Driving licence (UK)

Health & safety compliance

Inspections

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the buzz you’ll feel when you’re playing a crucial role at the heart of one of the busiest airports in the world. With more than 1,000 arriving and departing flights on a normal day, the Airside and Airspace Operations team works with customers and suppliers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the airfield and aircraft. Every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities, when every decision taken has a real impact on the way our whole airport operates.

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the buzz you’ll feel when you’re playing a crucial role at the heart of one of the busiest airports in the world. With more than 1,000 arriving and departing flights on a normal day, the Airside and Airspace Operations team works with customers and suppliers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the airfield and aircraft. Every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities, when every decision taken has a real impact on the way our whole airport operates.

You’ll join a high-performing team with a wide range of skills and a shared passion to make every journey better. You’ll be part of a team that not only delivers a safe and efficient operation every day but is also at the cutting edge of innovation, crafting and delivering new technology and infrastructure. Whether your role is to improve process efficiency, monitor aircraft movements or oversee safety measures, you’ll be vital to the continuing smooth running of our airport.

Job Description

The Airfield Transport Officer plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient airfield operations at Heathrow. Working as part of a frontline operational team, you will operate specialist vehicles, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with airfield safety procedures. This is a fully onsite role operating on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern, requiring a strong safety focus, excellent teamwork, and experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Your role will involve

• Operate airfield transport vehicles safely and efficiently in accordance with operational procedures and regulations.
• Conduct routine vehicle, equipment, and operational inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support day-to-day airfield operations while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Work closely with operational colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of airfield services.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and operational risks, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and adhere to all airport security, compliance, and airside requirements.

These Skills Are Essential

• Proven experience operating vehicles in a safety-critical or operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence, with LGV licence highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections and following operational procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and responsible approach to work.

About Us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer‑term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working location

This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.