Airport Support Unit

AGS Airports; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operations company in Glasgow is seeking Airside Support Unit Operatives to join their Airside Operations Team. This permanent role involves assisting passengers airside, participating in winter operations, and conducting general maintenance activities. Candidates must have excellent team-working skills, a full UK Driver’s License, and the ability to meet security clearance requirements. Join us to be part of an inclusive team and enjoy competitive salary and benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Participation in annual bonus plan

25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays

Generous pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare

Flexible Benefit Platform

Life Assurance Cover

Free on-site car parking

Agile/Flexible working

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance airside through coaching of passengers from gate to aircraft.
• Participate in winter operations during adverse weather conditions.
• Assist with emergency situations such as evacuation procedures.
• Conduct general maintenance activities including jet washing and cleaning.
• Act as a member of the winter operations on call roster.

Skills

Excellent team-working & communication skills

Sound interpersonal skills

Full UK Driver’s License

Ability to meet Glasgow Airport driver medical standards

LGV licence (Groups C&E)

PCV licence (Group D)

Ability to obtain suitable security clearance

Job description

We have exciting opportunities at Glasgow Airport Limited for Airside Support Unit Operatives, to join our Airside Operations Team.
The role will be on a permanent, 40 hour per week contract.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in our annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Benefit Platform
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free on-site car parking
• Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role

Overview

Providing assistance airside through coaching of passengers from gate to aircraft, participating in winter operations during adverse weather conditions, de-icing and winter equipment operation following an on-call roster. Sweeping and litter removal duties, cleaning spillages, washing of airbridges and buildings, refreshing existing paint markings.

Principle Accountabilities

Operational

• Undertaking any task allocated by the Airside Operations Duty Manager or Airport Duty Manager landside or airside.
• Conduct a litter picking operation either by vehicle or manual collection.
• To assist with emergency situations which could arise within the Airport (i.e. evacuation procedures, emergency tent assistance).
• Provide coaching operations to aircraft on the airfield or as required by airport operations.
• Carry out winter operations related duties.
• Carry out general maintenance activities including jet washing, cleaning, painting and other related activities.
• Assist Airside Operations if required on Apron level one inspections and aircraft turnarounds .
• Any other duties
• Participate in projects and working parties and to carry out any other duties that may be outside the standard remit for the purpose of personal development, or as may be reasonably required by the Company.
• Act as a member of the winter operations on call roster in an equipment operator capacity as required, including escorting and oversight of contractors/3rd parties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent team-working & communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driver’s License is imperative
• Ability to meet Glasgow Airport driver medical standards and attain a full GLA manoeuvring area driving permit
• LGV licence (Groups C&E) and PCV licence (Group D) would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to obtain suitable security clearance to satisfy Civil & Military requirements, CRC & GSAT clearance required for airside pass

Inclusive Recruitment Process

Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]