Ground Handler Airport

Are you looking for a new opportunity in aviation and enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?

Optime Group is looking for a proactive and motivated Ground Handler to join Farnborough Airport on a permanent contract
, supporting the wider Ground Handling team in delivering a bespoke, high-quality handling service to customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a professional aviation environment where teamwork, attention to detail and excellent customer service are essential.

As a Ground Handler, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of ground handling operations, helping to ensure that customers receive a professional, efficient and personalised service.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and proactive, with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic airport environment.

If you are passionate about aviation, take pride in delivering excellent service and are looking for a permanent opportunity at Farnborough Airport, we would love to hear from you!

• £33,316 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position ( 2nd stage Interview with client )
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Life assurance.
• Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period).
• Health & Wellbeing app with access to discounts.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment).
• Sustainable travel scheme.
• Annual complimentary bike maintenance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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.
• Shifts:
  • Earlies weekday-
  • Lates weekday-
  • Earlies weekend-
  • Lates weekend
  • Rolling 3-week roster with every 3rd weekend off. Average of 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Consistently demonstrate and encourage others to adhere to the company values of Proud, Passionate, Ambition and Together.
• Contribute to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities…