Aircraft Refueling Technician
Job Description
Job title: Aircraft Refueling Technician
Company: World Fuel Services
Job description: At World Fuel Services, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Aircraft Refueling Technician
Location: Gatwick, UK
Reporting to the Assistant Station Manager – Gatwick, the Refuelling Technician will operate to the highest standards of Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) compliance; proactively assessing, identifying and reporting SSHE related matters or incidents; and fully participating and utilizing the Company’s safety systems and tools (e.g. Share Its). The Refuelling Technician will ensure the safe and correct handling, storage and movement of the Company’s aviation products, ensuring that into-plane refuelling is carried out in accordance with Company Operating Procedures.
Based at Gatwick; but may be required to work at any of the Company’s UK Airport locations.
- Operating to the highest standards of Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) compliance; proactively assessing, identifying and reporting SSHE related matters or incidents; and fully participating and utilizing the Company’s safety systems and tools (e.g. Share Its).
- Complying with and maintaining the integrity of all Company safety and operational standards.
- Following the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all operational activities.
- Responsibility for the safe handling, storage and movement of Aviation Product including into-plane refuelling; all in accordance with Company quality control and operating standards.
- Correct recording of all stock movement and sales.
- Operating correct emergency procedures in the event of incidents.
- Acting as the first point of contact with customers and maintaining the highest standard of customer service levels.
- Participating in training and maintaining competency in all procedures associated with the handling of Aviation Product and into-plane refuelling operation.
- Working knowledge of, and implementing as necessary, Company Safety and Emergency Procedures.
- Scheduling work to ensure refuelling are completed on time.
- Assisting with the planning of vehicles and/or manpower.
- Inputting all necessary data into the AVR computer system to control all sales transactions and product movement including end of day reconciliation.
- Maintaining all necessary records on refuelling / product quality activity.
- Completing annual training in 360 and SMITHS.
- Undertaking special responsibilities, when trained.
Essential:
- LGV 2 (C) driving license.
- The successful candidate is likely to have a minimum of 2 years current LGV Class 2 driving experience.
- Strong decision making with strict HSE standards and guidelines.
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Applying initiative and effective problem solving.
- Basic numeracy, data input and IT skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills in English.
- Flexible approach to work including overtime working.
- Manual Handling experience
- Safety mind-set and strong values around health and safety.
- Time management and self- organization skills.
- Working to external legislative and authority requirements.
Desirable But Not Essential:
- Educated to GCSE level. GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
- Previous Refuelling experience.
- Fuels tanker experience.
- Safe handling, storage, movement of Fuel Products, preferably aviation fuel.
- Aviation Fuelling Systems experience and knowledge.
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Expected salary:
Location: Gatwick, West Sussex
