Kirkwall - Airfield Operations Assistant

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwall is seeking an Airfield Operations Assistant to undertake a variety of tasks. You will assist within the Motor Transport Department and work closely with all airport teams on airfield maintenance.

You will support the Company fleet, Security Department and Airport Fire Service as needed, manage grass in summer and assist with winter operations, and be the point of contact for contractors visiting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and current UK driving licence.
• Must obtain an LGV driving licence within the probationary period (training provided).
• Must meet the standards to obtain a Fire Service Medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with the Company fleet of vehicles and undertake duties within Security and Airport Fire Service when required.
• Manage grass maintenance during the summer months and assist with winter operations.
• Be the point of contact when contractors are visiting.
• Carry out small DIY tasks as needed.

Job description

Basis Full time

Job profile for Kirkwall - Airfield Operations Assistant

Kirkwall - Airfield Operations Assistant

Kirkwall 29/11/2026 Kirkwall - Airfield Operations Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £28,210 - £30,276 per annum

Contractual hours 35

Basis Full time

Job category/type Motor Transport Engineering

Job reference REQ000674

Attachments: Competency Framework 2025.pdf

Attachments: Airfield Operations Assistant - Job Description - Kirkwall - November 2026.pdf

Attachments: Application guidance.pdf

Attachments: Recruitment Guidance for Candidates - Criminal Record Checks and PVG - June 2025.pdf

Attachments: Information for Candidates - HIAL.pdf

Job description

We are seeking an Airfield Operations Assistant to undertake a variety of tasks. As well as including providing assistance within the Motor Transport Department, you will be an integral part of the airport team working closely with all departments leading on all aspects of airfield maintenance.

You will assist, and support with the Company fleet of vehicles and undertake duties within the Security Department and Airport Fire Service, when required. You will be responsible for the grass management during the summer months and assisting with the winter operations during the winter.

You will have a sound knowledge of all the services above and below the ground and you will be the point of contact when contractors are visiting. There will be times where you will be required to do small DIY jobs. You will be pivotal to the success of the airfield operations.

• Must hold a full and current UK driving license.
• Must obtain an LGV driving license within the probationary period (training provided) – Age limit of 18 years or older therefore applies.
• Must meet the standards to obtain a Fire Service Medical certificate

Closing Date for applications is midnight Sunday 29 th November 2026.

For any general queries about the role please contact Scott Milne – [e-mail]

For queries related to the application process please contact [e-mail] .

Why join us?

In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer an excellent pay and allowance package, generous annual leave entitlement, company pension and employee assistance programme. We are supportive of our employees’ ongoing learning and development and offer a variety of training opportunities.

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We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.

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