Turnaround Coordinator (TCO)

Staffline; Lulsgate Bottom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and supply chain company is hiring a Turnaround Coordinator at Bristol Airport. You'll coordinate aircraft arrivals, ensure on-time performance, and liaise with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in ground handling or airport operations. Flexible shifts and a competitive pay rate of £15.40 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, are offered.

Benefits

Temp to perm opportunity

Free car parking on site

Canteen on site

Free hot drinks

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Must provide a 5-year checkable address/employment history.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening.
• Previous experience in airport operations or ground handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities associated with aircraft stand arrival.
• Ensure on-time performance of aircraft turnarounds.
• Liaise effectively with airport stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Decision-making

Job description

Role Overview

Apply today to work as a Turnaround Coordinator for our client a global leader in logistics, supply chain and aviation ground handling and the appointed ground handling partner for airlines at Bristol Airport.

The rate of pay is £15.40 per hour. Overtime is available and is paid at £23.10 per hour. This role offers both full and part‑time positions. You will be able to work flexible shifts or Monday–Friday. The start times are: 3am, 4am, 10am, 12pm, 15pm up to 10pm. Applicants will have the flexibility to work shift patterns, weekends and possibly bank holidays. You must hold a full UK driving licence (often required for airside/ground operations roles).

Your Time at Work

As the Turnaround Coordinator you'll play a key role in ensuring aircraft arrive, turn, and depart on time while maintaining compliance and safety standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating all activities associated with aircraft stand arrival, turnaround service.
• Loading/unloading, boarding, and departure to meet scheduled turn times.
• Liaising effectively with ramp operations, ground handling teams, third‑party suppliers and airline/airport stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring on‑time performance (OTP) metrics and proactively managing any deviations or delays, recommending corrective actions.
• Ensuring all ground handling activities comply with airline, airport and company safety/security standards (airside ID, driving permits, etc).

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker must be able to provide a 5‑year checkable address/employment history (standard aviation security requirement) and the willingness to undergo pre‑employment medical, drug & alcohol screening, and secure airside ID/vetting.

Previous experience in airport operations, ground handling, turnaround coordination or a similar role is strongly preferred. Proven supervisory or team‑lead experience in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment. Applicants will show excellent communication skills (both verbal & written), able to interface with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Strong organisational, time‑management, and decision‑making abilities; capable of reacting quickly to changing circumstances.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £15.40 – £23.10 per hour
• Flexible shifts
• Temp to perm opportunity
• On‑site support from Staffline
• Free car parking on site
• Canteen on site
• Free hot drinks
• Good links to public transport
• Uniform provided + PPE provided
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for overtime
• Local reward schemes
• Shop on site