During De-icing off season, this role will carry out the following functions for Menzies-approved third parties at London Luton Airport in line with your contract of employment;

• Onload and offload baggage manually or mechanically, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Gather, input and process all data and documentation necessary for the fulfilment of the success of the operation by manual, automated or computerised systems, including weather reporting
• Undertake all relevant baggage sortation duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out area hazard checks
• Carry out aircraft inspections
• Carry out equipment inspections
• Report any faults or irregularities with equipment, facilities or processes to the appropriate management.
• Unload passenger luggage
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver any bespoke cargo to appropriate recipient
• Load/ unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide specialist handling of luggage/ cargo as required/ directed
• Placement of chocks and cones around the aircraft
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment
• Collect and load live animals and dangerous goods onto aircraft
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/ manager
• Comply with relevant legislation, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and procedures
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and security at all times
• Carry out headset duties, including communication with the flight deck in accordance with the relevant training received
• Operate, position and remove Company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with relevant training received.
• Other duties as assigned

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Full and valid driver's license, with a clean driving record preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operating de-icing trucks, sprayers, or ground equipment
• Experience or willingness to train in radio communication (MADP) procedures with the airport tower and ground control
• Ability to pass a background check and provide 5 years working history
• Pass a drug & alcohol screening and driving medical assessment
• Able to pass all training assessments, competency evaluations, and practical/hands-on checks to be certified for de-icing duties
• Strong situational awareness of surroundings, including aircraft, moving vehicles, ground personnel, and equipment
• Physical ability to work in cold environments and climb ladders/platforms
• Willingness to work flexible/rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Team-oriented with ability to follow strict safety protocols and local operating procedures
• Comfortable working from elevated heights
• Ability to work calmly and follow protocol under time constraints

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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