Job Title: Aircraft Handler
Location: Ilchester, Somerset
Compensation: £26, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Keep aircraft moving. Keep operations flying.
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Aircraft Handler at RNAS Yeovilton, near Ilchester, Somerset.
The role
As an Aircraft Handler, you’ll play a hands‑on role supporting our flight line operations, ensuring aircraft are moved, prepared and serviced safely and efficiently. You’ll help ensure operational readiness each day by carrying out refuelling, marshalling, flight line tasks, equipment checks and general ground duties. This role offers the chance to work closely with aircraft, contribute directly to aviation safety, and build a rewarding career in the aerospace environment.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Assist in the safe ground movement of aircraft and support all flight line operations
2. Carry out see‑in and see‑off procedures and prepare aircraft for upcoming flying days
3. Conduct fuel and oil replenishments once authorised
4. Perform daily maintenance checks on company aircraft and minor scheduled maintenance on Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
5. Communicate with the customer and Site Manager to avoid contract failures, maintaining best practice and Health and Safety standards.
This role is full time working 40 hours per week, based on site at RNAS, Yeovilton, Somerset. Shift patterns may vary depending on operational needs, including weekends.
Essential experience of the Aircraft Handler:
6. Similar background in aircraft or aviation operations
7. Strong communication skills
8. Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety
9. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
10. Experience handling aircraft within military or EASA Pt environments.
Qualifications for the Aircraft Handler:
11. A full, clean driving licence, with no more than six penalty points.
12. Good written and verbal communication skills
13. Strong attention to detail.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at