Airport Ground Services Operator

Airport Ground Services Operator | £28,000 + excellent benefits |
Permanent |
On-site | Gamston (Retford) Airport

Our unique dual‑operations site in Gamston is home to Gamston Aviation Limited (GAL), a fully operational private Airport with an onsite restaurant and automotive track testing for Thatcham Research. If you’re looking for a role where no two days will be the same, then look no further!

Based on‑site at Gamston, reporting to the AGSO Team Leader, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of ground aviation activities. Your previous experience in a similar role will enable you to prioritise activities that maximise customer experience and maintain safe operations. You will also receive training as a member of Gamston’s Rescue and Fire Fighting team to respond to an aviation emergency, should the need arise.

• Be the first responder to airport emergencies, ensuring safety and swift action during operational hours
• Take charge of positioning and refuelling aircraft, always following local rules and regulations for safe, efficient operations
• Carry out hands‑on maintenance across airport facilities, equipment, and hangars – keeping everything spotless, safe, and reporting any issues promptly
• Lead runway and manoeuvring area inspections, including fuel sampling and checks for foreign object debris, snow, and more
• Conduct thorough safety inspections of airport service and support vehicles, upholding our high standards and local SOPs
• Support fire prevention efforts, from evacuation procedures to responding to alarms and maintaining a secure environment for all
• Champion site policies, ensuring strict adherence to access control, airside driving, and dual operation procedures
• Provide humanitarian assistance both on and off the airfield, ready to help in incidents such as road traffic accidents
• Play a key role in aviation and automotive testing activities, always prepared to act in the event of an emergency
• Oversee the safe ground movement of aircraft and company vehicles, using approved equipment and procedures
• Represent Gamston Airport with professionalism and courtesy, prioritising safety and operating procedures while delivering outstanding customer service

• Previous experience manoeuvring, towing or tugging large equipment (HGV licence desirable)
• Some experience in a similar role, firefighting and rescue or aviation operations
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexible to changing and competing demands
• Ability and willingness to take the lead in unusual incidents and work on initiative
• Physically able to complete all firefighting tasks
• Competent use of Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams

This role is based on‑site, at Retford Gamston Airport, Nottinghamshire DN22 0QL
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Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don’t apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.

We know the perfect candidate doesn’t exist! If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply – it could be a perfect fit!

Salary – Circa £28,000 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.

• 10% non‑contributory pension
• 22 days holiday (increasing by 1 day each year up to 27 days) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
• Money health’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt‑in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme

You’ll join a 2‑week shift pattern, based on 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off, covering the Airport opening hours:

• 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday
• 08:30 to 18:00…