General Airside Operative job at Edinburgh Full Time

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 250 locations in 58 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

With a firm commitment to exceptional customer service and working to high performance standards, you will be trained to specialise in aircraft turnaround processes including baggage handling, loading and offloading, aircraft pushback and towing. In addition, you will be trained to assist in other aircraft turnaround procedures such as aircraft presentation and de-icing according to our business needs.

What you will be doing

• Load and off-load baggage & goods manually or mechanically
• Undertake all relevant baggage sorting duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out area hazard checks & aircraft inspections.
• Carry out towing, pushback & head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Any other duties relating to aircraft turnaround according to business needs such as aircraft presentation.
• Any aircraft de-icing duties requested.

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

Safety, Security and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others whilst at work. You must carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures. For further details, please see the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• Good customer service skills.
• Good verbal communication.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints.
• Ability to work within a team and follow instructions.

• An awareness of the working environment potential dangers

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

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Need more detail? Feel free to contact [email protected] for further information.