Ground Crew Operator

Job Description

Job title: Ground Crew Operator

Location: Warton – onsite only + shift allowance

Salary: £33,512

What you'll be doing:

• Extensive cleaning of the aeroplane, both internally and externally (this makes up approximately 50% of the role)
• Supporting the Safety Culture
• Aircraft water & toilet servicing
• Marshalling and ground handing
• Aircraft Towing and Pushback including operating all ground support equipment
• Baggage and Freight handling including handling of dangerous goods
• Loading / unloading catering and cargo using specialised vehicles
• Aircraft De-icing
• Working at heights – Use of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections
• Completing of Load Information Reports

Your skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in aircraft marshalling, baggage loading, freight loading, aircraft dispatching, aircraft servicing (cleaning the interior and exterior of the aircraft, including toilets)
• Previous experience of working on an aircraft flight line and holder of an airside driving permit
• Previous experience of Manual handling, baggage and freight handling, steps and ground equipment
• Willing to work outdoors in all weathers
• Willing to work at heights
• Hold a current UK driving licence
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Corporate Air Travel Ground Crew:

As a Ground Crew Operator, you will have the opportunity to work in a small team with a high focus on safety and be required to be flexible to meet the requirements of the business. The role is predominately based outside so you must be comfortable working in all weathers

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a high level of team working ethos, as well as the ability to work in high pressurised situations with a calm and unflustered manner

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 17th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.