Refueller Handler

Job Description:

Refueller Handler

Permanent

RAF Valley

About AHUK...

Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Reward: Why Join Airbus?

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance: We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)

• Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.

• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.

• Everyday Savings: Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.

• Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.

• Added Protection: Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.

• Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

The Opportunity

The Aircraft Refueller/Handler is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft fleet is positioned and appropriately fuelled to schedule in support of Flight Operations and Base Maintenance activities....

Main Responsibilities

• To handle and refuel aircraft in accordance with JIG regulations and compliance with Health and Safety regulations and security requirements, including Rotors Running Refuels.

• To ensure Health and Safety is maintained and respected at all times including internal policy.

• Supplying fuel to aircraft by tanker vehicles and ensuring that the correct quantity of fuel is delivered.

• Operating in accordance with JIG, IATA, Airport, Health & Safety, HM Customs and ASIG regulations and procedures.

• Conducting vehicle checks by carrying out the designated quality control procedures. Identifying any defects found and reporting accordingly.

• Reporting any incidents and providing reports as required.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Aircraft re-fuelling experience.

• Aircraft handling experience

• Health and safety awareness and respect is essential.

• Experience of supporting busy Flight Operations.

DESIRABLE

• Helicopter re-fuelling experience, including rotors running.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

• Up to date knowledge of H&S appropriate to HAZMAT, Helicopter Operations and active airfields.

• High level of numeracy and literacy skills required.

• Strong work ethic and team working skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL TRAINING

ESSENTIAL

• Valid driving licence with LGV C+E and ADR (Class 3 in tanks) and DQC (CPC)

DESIRABLE

• Digital Tachograph Driver Card.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Required to work shifts as part of normal working pattern.

• Occasional Travel required to work at Shawbury site, Shropshire, if operationally required.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment.ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Account and Service Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.