Operations Supervisor

Menzies Aviation; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking an Aircraft Refuelling Operations Supervisor in Leeds. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with valid driving qualifications. Responsibilities include coordinating refuelling operations and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, have project management experience, and be proficient in health and safety management. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team within the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, personal and communication skills are essential.
• Valid driving license with LGV C or LGV C+E & CPC (ADR would be an advantage).
• Health, Safety & Environmental Management is crucial.
• The above competences acquired through relevant qualifications, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and safe refuelling of aircraft.
• Coordinate and manage the refuelling process.
• Monitor safety protocols and supervise refuelling personnel.
• Maintain product stocks for daily airport throughput.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees and customers.

Skills

Excellent leadership skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Project Management

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Education

Relevant qualifications, experience and training

Tools

Computer literacy

Driving license with LGV C or C+E & CPC

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 over 340 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

An aircraft refuelling operations supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe refuelling of aircraft. They are responsible for coordinating and managing the refuelling process, including scheduling fuelling operations, monitoring safety protocols, supervising refuelling personnel, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards. Additionally, they may also be involved in quality control, record-keeping, and addressing any issues or emergencies that may arise during the refuelling process to maintain the overall integrity of aviation operations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintains product stocks at acceptable levels to meet the demand of daily airport throughputs.
• Daily supervision of manpower requirements and shift arrangements.
• Comply with the Group business principles for the management of HS&E at the Fuels operation.
• Supervision of engineering and maintenance in the fuel operation and ensure safe and on time completion.
• Together with site management, attends meetings with Company representatives and the airport authorities
• Supervise and carry out the training of refuellers and new employees.
• Supervises numerous contractors carrying out engineering and maintenance duties under the Shell Safe System of Work procedures.
• Involved in applying Company HR policies, employee relations and to instigate incident investigatory procedures.
• Applies identified Best Practices and implement any changes as necessary.
• Developing and maintaining an excellent relationship with Employees, Customers and the Airport
• Accountability for the adherence to Health & Safety and Security requirements for our operation.
• Deputise in the absence of the Operations Manager.

For more detail, 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

• Excellent leadership, personal and communication skills are essential as is the need to be both adaptable and flexible.
• Valid driving license with LGV C or LGV C+E & CPC (ADR would be an advantage).
• Product handling and control.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Depot Operations and Asset Management.
• Managing Partners, Competitors & Major Contractors.
• Project Management includes Finance, IR & Engineering.
• Computer literate.
• HR & Interpersonal Skills.
• Property & Legal Procedures – Awareness.
• The above competences acquired through relevant qualifications, experience and training.

Diversity

MenziesAviation 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.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider. As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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