Trainee Airfield Technician

London Southend Airport Company Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a thriving airport as a trainee airfield technician! This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in maintaining airfield lighting and ensuring a safe operating environment. With a commitment to training and development, you'll receive valuable qualifications while working. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a range of benefits designed for your wellbeing, including access to healthcare, gym discounts, and mental health support. If you're eager to grow your career in aviation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeships

Medicash healthcare plan

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science are essential for this role.
• A technical qualification in electrical engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance of airfield lighting systems.
• Ensure compliance and safety for airside assets.
• Support airside project works and maintain asset registers.

Skills

GCSEs A-C in English, Maths and Science

Technical qualification in electrical engineering

Relevant work experience

Full clean driving licence

Education

GCSEs

Level 2-3 technical qualification

Tools

Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician Training

Airfield Pavement Maintenance Training

Confined Space Training

Job description

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before, we’re talking, Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and so much more. There really isn’t a better time to join team SENsational.

About the role

As a trainee airfield technician, I will be working towards becoming fully trained, qualified and competent technician responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of LSA's airfield lighting and other airside assets located around a 300-acre site.

The assets include airfield lighting fittings and associated power distribution equipment, expansive grass land, paved surfaces and various equipment/infrastructure required to run a safe operation.

My goal is to ensure compliance and a safe airside operating environment.

You’re probably thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well….

• I will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of LSA airfield lighting systems and associated infrastructure.
• I will ensure that statutory compliance is achieved on LSA's airside assets.
• I will support the LSA surface water sampling scheme, ensuring it is completed correctly and appropriately documented.
• I will support airside project works by ensuring they are delivered safely and efficiently.
• I will ensure that airside works are appropriately planned and communicated to all stakeholders.
• I will support management by maintaining and developing strong working relationships with third-party contractors.
• I will maintain the detailed register of the airport’s airside assets, including ensuring that stock is appropriately managed.

Sounds good so far? You’re probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?”

This role is crucial in ensuring our airport operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. We are looking for the successful candidate to have key knowledge and experience; if you possess the below, you have everything required to excel in this position:

• GCSEs A-C in English, Maths and Science.
• Ideally hold a level 2-3 technical qualification in electrical engineering or similar.
• Ideally have relevant work experience.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence.

What Training can I expect to receive:

• AGLT: C&G Assured Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician Training.
• APAGL: C&G Assured Aeronautical Ground Lighting Authorised Person Training.
• C&G Assured Airfield Pavement Maintenance Training.
• Runway Friction Monitoring Maintenance Training.
• Confined Space Training: To facilitate safe working within lighting pits and surface water infrastructure.

The aforementioned is delivered through a combination of third-party service providers and on-job training delivered by London Southend Airport's existing qualified airfield lighting engineers.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Now that you understand the role and possess all the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our outstanding benefits package. We take great pride in these offerings, as they are designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind! Here’s a small insight into some of our amazing benefits:

• Apprenticeships – We are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport funds cover for all airport colleagues, giving access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal-related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Mental Health First Aiders - We are extremely proud to have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working full-time at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• World Duty Free Discount.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!