Calling all Aircraft Handlers, we need you! 

Our client in Stansted is looking for an Aircraft Handler to join their team and to provide an efficient and effective service to our customers with the handling and turnaround of aircraft, ensuring that procedures are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Hours of work: 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern, 0700 – 1900 hours (nights once trained 1900 – 0700)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist as and when required with the Load and unload aircraft luggage
• Be able to work in confined spaces and from height
• Provide toilet and water services
• Assist with crew pick ups from local hotels
• Marshall aircraft on the ramp (includes directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircraft)
• Towing/pushback of aircraft around airport, ramp and in and out of hangars
• Full use of all Ground Service Equipment
• Fuelling of aircraft
• Assist with Headset requirements for push backs
• Assist in ramp set-up and storage of equipment and baggage communicate with Operations, Flight Crew personnel and other ground personnel
• Cleaning of vehicles and equipment
• Ensuring high level of Customer Service is delivered at all times.
• Supporting Customer Service and the Operations team with their duties as and when required to ensure an efficient service is provided

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• HGV is desirable
• Towing/pushback already qualified
• Provide a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check (Cost of which to be met by Candidate)
• Have no criminal records or any unspent convictions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide a high level of Customer service
• 5 year checkable work or educational history is an essential requirement for this role
• Must be capable of Lifting and Loading Baggage up to 32kg on a regular basis throughout the day/night.
• Willingness to be flexible towards working hours so that all shifts and workload are covered which may include nights.