Ground Handler - Oxford Airport

Oxford Airport; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Airport seeks an experienced Ground Handler based at London Oxford Airport, Kidlington. The role involves refuelling, ramp handling, and supporting the Airport Operations Team to service based and visiting aircraft.

You will perform fuel logistics, assist with safety checks, and coordinate movements with other departments to ensure prompt, high-quality service with strict adherence to procedures and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover shift patterns.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week on a 4-on 4-off rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft refuelling promptly using mobile fuel bowsers.
• Support the Ground Handling Manager with quality and standards checks.
• Assist with tanker deliveries, ensuring safety and promptness.
• Report faults and issues affecting refuelling to management.
• Maintain and monitor vehicles and equipment to high standards.
• Ensure paperwork and admin duties are completed accurately.

Skills

Adaptability & flexibility

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ground Handling role based at London Oxford Airport, Kidlington

*Full UK Manual Driving Licence is required*

40 hours per week, 4 days on 4 days off

Shift timings: 2 early 5:30am-16:30pm / 2 late 11am-10:30pm

Aircraft Ground Handlers work as part of the Airport Operations Team, providing refuelling, ramp handling, and additional services to based and visiting aircraft as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform aircraft refuelling promptly to a variety of aircraft utilising mobile fuel bowsers
• Actively assist the Ground Handling Manager with required Quality and Standards control checks/measures
• Assist with all tanker deliveries, ensuring they are conducted safely and promptly
• Report and log any issues affecting refuelling to the Ground Handling Manager and if necessary Airport Management
• Carry out regular maintenance, and monitor the performance of vehicles/equipment within the operational environment to ensure the highest standard of performance is achieved at all times
• Report and monitor any faults found with vehicles or equipment
• Ensure that fuel bowser and fuel farm product levels are maintained in accordance with operational requirements
• Liaise with other departments regarding aircraft movements to ensure customers receive a swift and effective level of service
• Ensure all paperwork and administrative duties are completed accurately, promptly, and relevant information is disseminated as appropriate
• Comply with airport procedures at all times, keeping fully updated with all changes
• Maintain exceptional airside discipline at all times, including appropriate use of PPE
• Assist the Airport Operations Manager with winter ops procedures to ensure safe airfield operation is maximised in adverse weather conditions

Ramp

• Monitor computer systems to ensure customer service is prompt at all times
• Effectively plan and manage the allocation of aircraft parking on the airport
• Manage the apron accordingly, including FOD checks, and keeping equipment safely stored
• Promptly meet inbound aircraft and provide assistance with baggage and equipment as necessary
• Provide ground handling services as required, including toilet/water servicing, waste removal, ground power supply and de-icing
• Carry out general duties to enhance the operational output of the airport, including aircraft towing, hanger maintenance, equipment checks and equipment refuelling
• Assist with vehicle and visitor escorting as required
• Ensure prompt dispatch of outbound aircraft including; loading of aircraft, removal of chocks, and marshalling signals for pushback or engine start
• Any other duties as defined/requested by the Ground Handling Manager within the limits of your knowledge and competence
• Comply and co-operate with Company Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
• Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Report any hazards, unusual occurrences or unsafe practices immediately.
• Carry out emergency procedures when required.
• Participate in safety briefings and meeting as required.
• Report all accidents or near misses via the appropriate mechanism.

Required Skills and Qualities:

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence

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