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Ground Handler - Oxford Airport
Kidlington
£13.26/hr
Posted about 16 hours ago
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Ground Handler - Oxford Airport
Location
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Job Details
- Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 days on 4 days off
- Shift Timings: 2 early 5:30am-16:30pm / 2 late 11am-10:30pm
- Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
- Shift Start Time: 05:30am
- Shift End Time: 04:30pm
- Shift Pattern: UK Standard 4 on/4 off
- Job Type: Full Time
Requirements
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence is required
Key Responsibilities
Refuelling
- Perform aircraft refuelling promptly to a variety of aircraft utilising mobile fuel bowsers
- Actively assist the Ground Handling Manager with required Quality and Standards control checks/measures
- Assist with all tanker deliveries, ensuring they are conducted safely and promptly
- Report and log any issues affecting refuelling to the Ground Handling Manager and if necessary Airport Management
- Carry out regular maintenance, and monitor the performance of vehicles/equipment within the operational environment to ensure the highest standard of performance is achieved at all times
- Report and monitor any faults found with vehicles or equipment
- Ensure that fuel bowser and fuel farm product levels are maintained in accordance with operational requirements
- Liaise with other departments regarding aircraft movements to ensure customers receive a swift and effective level of service
- Ensure all paperwork and administrative duties are completed accurately, promptly, and relevant information is disseminated as appropriate
- Comply with airport procedures at all times, keeping fully updated with all changes
- Maintain exceptional airside discipline at all times, including appropriate use of PPE
- Assist the Airport Operations Manager with winter ops procedures to ensure safe airfield operation is maximised in adverse weather conditions
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- Monitor computer systems to ensure customer service is prompt at all times
- Effectively plan and manage the allocation of aircraft parking on the airport
- Manage the apron accordingly, including FOD checks, and keeping equipment safely stored
- Promptly meet inbound aircraft and provide assistance with baggage and equipment as necessary
- Provide ground handling services as required, including toilet/water servicing, waste removal, ground power supply and de-icing
- Carry out general duties to enhance the operational output of the airport, including aircraft towing, hanger maintenance, equipment checks and equipment refuelling
- Assist with vehicle and visitor escorting as required
- Ensure prompt dispatch of outbound aircraft including; loading of aircraft, removal of chocks, and marshalling signals for pushback or engine start
- Any other duties as defined/requested by the Ground Handling Manager within the limits of your knowledge and competence
- Comply and co-operate with Company Health, Safety and Welfare requirements
- Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times
- Report any hazards, unusual occurrences or unsafe practices immediately
- Carry out emergency procedures when required
- Participate in safety briefings and meetings as required
- Report all accidents or near misses via the appropriate mechanism
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Required Skills and Qualities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Full and valid UK Driving Licence
- Good communication skills
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