Airside driver

ABM UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major provider of integrated facility services in the UK seeks a member for their PRM Airside Driver Team. In this role, you will drive specialized vehicles in the airfield, ensuring the safe transfer of passengers with reduced mobility. Responsibilities include completing vehicle checks, assisting passengers, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Applicants must possess a full UK driving license and are encouraged if they have experience operating larger vehicles. The role offers comprehensive training and various benefits, including health support and family services.

Benefits

24/7 GP service

Mental Health support

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discount app

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Prior experience driving larger vehicles is an advantage.
• Must be able to perform various tasks as requested.

Responsibilities

• Drive specialist vehicles on the airfield for PRMs.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defaults.
• Assist passengers with transfer and manual handling.

Skills

Full clean UK driving licence

Experience in a similar role

Ability to carry out reasonable tasks

Customer service skills

Safety and security awareness

Job description

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off 40 hours per week

Pay rate

14.35 per hour

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Purpose

Working as a member of the PRM Airside Driver Team, you will drive the company's specialist vehicles on the airfield to transfer passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) between aircraft and terminal building. Vehicles range from minibuses to Class 2 rigid heavy goods vehicles. Full training and instruction will be provided. You will also assist PRMs onto aircraft seats or into ABM vehicles or terminal buildings, involving passenger and manual handling techniques.

Other driving duties may include bus driving on the airfield, transporting airport and airline passengers. These jobs do not require a PCV licence.

Full training will be provided for all vehicles. The role operates mainly airside, but you may be required to work in any areas the business deems necessary. It offers a regular daily routine with occasional variations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the daily Vehicle Check Sheet, maintain operational reliability, report any vehicle defaults in line with the Vehicle Inspection procedure.


• Drive company vehicles ensuring safety and security at all times.


• Operate vehicles safely near aircraft using all safety systems.


• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle.


• Deliver or collect passengers at the aircraft door, assist with transfer into seats or wheelchairs using safe manual handling techniques.


• Perform Customer Care Agent duties within the terminal when required, including escorting passengers through the terminal/security, boarding flights, meeting arriving flights, and assisting PRMs through baggage reclaim.


• Update Allocator on job progress using PDAs and radio.


• Observe all Bristol Airport airside driving requirements.


• Promote a safe and secure environment at all times.


• Undertake any other duties reasonably required.

Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence.


• Experience in a similar role or driving larger vehicles is an advantage.


• Ability to carry out any reasonable task requested. Roles may vary with demand.


• If you have spent more than 6 months in any country other than the UK in the last 5 years, you must obtain a police clearance covering the full date range of the stay in each country before interview.

Benefits

We offer a great range of benefits:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.


• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.


• Get Fit Programme.


• Financial and legal support.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app offering discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.


• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work.


• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

About Us

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of services including cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security and mission‑critical solutions. ABM delivers custom facility solutions to properties across a range of industries from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and the UK, proudly serving iconic sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information visit our careers page.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

Key Skills

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