What we are looking for:
Farnborough Airport Limited is looking to recruit a proactive Ground Handler to join the wider Ground Handling team in offering a bespoke handling service to our customers.
About the role:
Within this role you will work as part of a team to:
* Providing an efficient marshalling service to arriving aircraft.
* Performing aircraft pushback and towing including manoeuvring aircraft into and out of hangars.
* Undertaking a variety of manual handling activities including lifting and manoeuvring heavy objects and equipment in accordance with the safe principles of manual handling.
* Carrying out aircraft refuelling and aviation fuel quality control activities.
* Safely and efficiently servicing aircraft toilets and water supplies.
* Performing baggage handling, ensuring the safe loading, and unloading of customer luggage which may include large and oversized items.
* Carrying out aircraft de-icing (including working at heights) and de-icing quality control activities.
* Assisting where needed in conditions of adverse weather and during emergency responses.
* Providing special assistance to passengers and live animals.
* Providing support and assistance to crew and our Customer Services team where reasonably required.
* Clearly and concisely communicating through radio and telecommunication systems, computer devices and electronic reporting systems.
* Carrying out pre-use equipment inspections.
* Cleaning, inspecting, refuelling and assisting in the maintenance of Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
* Staying up to date with and completing role related or company-wide theoretical and practical training.
* Acting at all times in accordance with prioritisation and time constraints.
* Representing the Company professionally at all times.
* Adhere to Safety and Compliance standards and Environmental policies/guidelines at all times.
About you: Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* Flexible in approach and able to work across a variety of shift patterns (including public holidays and weekends).
* Full UK driving license holder.
* Be able to lift passengers' bags and oversize items in excess of 20kg.
* Must be able to meet Criminal Record Check (CRC) security clearance requirements.
* Must be able to meet the requirements to obtain an Airside Driving Permit.
* Diligent in following policies and procedures.
* Literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to interpret mathematical information and perform calculations.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Competent user of IT.
* Pro-active, can-do attitude, with the ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of working around aircraft, ideally in a ground handling/ramp agent capacity.
* Previous experience of radio procedures.
* Knowledge of airside safety.
* LGV license or experience driving oversized vehicles.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays.
* Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
* Life assurance
* Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period)
* Company sick pay scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment)
* Sustainable travel scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual complimentary bike maintenance.
* Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline
* Discount on accommodation at affiliated hotel
* Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub
* You’ll also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers