Multiskilled Driver

John Menzies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in London is seeking a Multiskilled Driving Agent to support de-icing operations during the winter season and to drive Bowser/Hi-Lift during the summer season. You will perform tactile checks on aircraft and handle de-icing fluid applications across wings, fuselage and tail.

Responsibilities include accurate fluid transaction accounting, daily quality checks on equipment, and coordinating with ground crew, flight crew and dispatch via headset/radio to ensure safe, on-time

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning and de-icing procedures is desirable.
• Must have a valid manual Driving Licence.
• Must have experience in driving 7.5 Ton or HGV2.
• Flexible and service minded approach to work.
• Attention to detail and ability to always maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to read, write and understand a good level of English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing tactile checks on all aircraft types.
• Application of deicing fluid to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail
• Responsible for accurate accounting of de-icing fluid transactions
• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment
• Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew and dispatch

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and Safety

Flexible working

Good level of English

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As a Multiskilled Driving Agent you will have the ability to carry out the following role: Bowser / Hi-Lift / De-Icing Driver / Sprayer. You will have a multiskilled roll supporting the de-icing operations during the winter season and continue to provide Bowser and Hi-Lift driving an operating during the summer season.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for performing tactile checks on all aircraft types.


• Application of deicing fluid to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail


• Responsible for accurate accounting of de-icing fluid transactions


• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment


• Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew and dispatch

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience of cleaning and de-icing procedures is desirable


• Must have a valid manual Driving Licence and have previous experience in driving 7.5 Ton or HGV2.


• Flexible and service minded approach to work


• Attention to detail and ability to always maintain Health and Safety standards


• Ability to read, write and understand a good level of English

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.