Airfield Transport Officer

Introduction

Theres nothing quite like the buzz youll feel when youre playing a crucial role at the heart of one of the busiest airports in the world. With more than 1,000 arriving and departing flights on a normal day, the Airside and Airspace Operations team works with customers and suppliers to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the airfield and aircraft.

Every day, youll discover a world of fresh possibilities, when every decision taken has a real impact on the way our whole airport operates.

Youll join a high-performing team with a wide range of skills and a shared passion to make every journey better. Youll be part of a team that not only delivers a safe and efficient operation every day but is also at the cutting edge of innovation, crafting and delivering new technology and infrastructure. Whether your role is to improve process efficiency, monitor aircraft movements or oversee safety measures, youll be vital to the continuing smooth running of our airport.

Job Description

• Salary: £35,901 plus a shift allowance, rising to £39,817 after 1 years service.
• Shifts:
  
  Early/late shifts (4 on, 4 off) Monday to Sunday.

The Airfield Operations Department is critical to the safety of the airfield, maintaining a 24-hour operation which ensures the safe movement of aircraft, people and equipment. As an Airfield Transport Officer (ATO) you will be required to operate vehicles and equipment across our road networks, live taxiways, grass areas and runways in order to support the airfield operation.

• Driving and operating a varied fleet of specialist and complex vehicles and machinery in support of the airfield operation
• Maintaining accurate records relating to driving hours and regulations e.g., tachographs and logbooks.
• Carrying out a range of airfield housekeeping tasks, taking proactive action to reduce risks to aircraft from foreign object damage and risks to airfield colleagues from slips, trips and falls.
• Undertaking inspections of our vehicles, ensuring they are serviceable and safe.
• Responding first to safety events ensuring details are logged correctly and escalated as necessary; making positive interventions with airfield community members to prevent accidents and maintain compliance.

• Current LGV licence to C category
• Ability to hold and maintain a M class Airside Driving Permit
• Ability to operate complex vehicles and specialist equipment
• Experience of operating in a complex, safety-critical, procedures-driven operational environment
• Great communication skills
• Being a motivated self-starter, having the ability to work alone in a physically demanding role
• A collaborative, positive outlook; a desire to continuously improve safety and efficient operations. A dont walk by attitude is essential.

• Knowledge and understanding of transport regulations
• Knowledge of safety culture and safety management systems
• Knowledge of risk assessments
• Experience of loading and slinging requirements

Theres something so special about working at the worlds most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, youll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences.

A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore. It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, were working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because theres no place like Heathrow.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in…