Relief Airfield Attendant, Rescue and Fire Fighter - ORK09444

Orkney Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Relief Airfield Attendant on Eday, responsible for airfield management and emergency services. Applicants must be self-motivated, hold a valid driving licence, and should be able to respond at short notice. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and may involve shifts during unsocial hours.

Benefits

Interview expenses for passenger fares covered

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and current driving licence or provisional licence with full licence required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide airfield attendant services, including rescue and fire fighting.
• Manage flight arrivals and departures, baggage handling, and maintain airfield cleanliness.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate responses including first aid.

Skills

Self-motivated

Job description

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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES

Marine Services and Transportation

Relief Airfield Attendant, Rescue and Fire Fighting Crew (Eday)

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£14.44 / £14.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

Applications are invited from self-motivated individuals who can provide, on a relief basis, cover for holiday and sickness absence when requested and available. A condition of this post is that you will be resident on Eday as you will be required to respond at short notice and during evenings/weekends.

Duties will include airfield attendant, rescue and fire fighting services while receiving and dispatching flights to the Island Airfield. The service includes baggage handling, preparing and, if necessary, operating the fire tender, maintaining apron control, keeping the airfield building clean and tidy, operating the phone/radio transmitter and inspecting runways and the airfield in general. In an emergency you will provide rescue and fire fighting and first aid services as required.

Applicants should hold a full and current driving licence, to drive a car/small van in the UK or, where a full licence is not held, should have a current provisional licence and will be required to achieve a full licence within 2 years of appointment.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Symeon Grayson, Airfield Superintendent, on 01856 873636.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 June 2025

Please note that interview expenses will be paid for this post, but only for passenger fares.