Career Details

MAIN SCOPE & FUNCTION OF THE JOB

The post holder will be required to carry out various maintenance tasks as instructed by the Operations Director (OD), the Airfield Manager (AM) or the Airfield Maintenance Foreman (AFMF), relating to airfield operations, airport buildings, car parks, roadways, gardens and open spaces.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this role, decision making authority lies with the Airfield Maintenance Foreman and Airfield Manager.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out maintenance tasks to required standards as specified by the OD, AM or the AFMF.
• Complete documentation pertaining to works carried out, i.e., job cards, timesheets.
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements based upon standard published procedures.
• Operate in a safe manner various items of equipment, in connection with duties if/when suitably trained as per requirement.
• To hold and maintain a valid Airfield Driving Permit.
• Operate a variety of plant and equipment, including, but not limited to, MEWPs, tractors, grass cutting machinery, diggers and rollers.
• Repair airfield and roadway surfaces as directed by the OD or the AM, using a range of appropriate materials.
• Carry out general repairs to and maintenance on the Airport infrastructure.
• Grass cutting operations as required (equipment includes tractors, mowers, strimmers etc) in accordance with the long grass policy and to maintain the effective operation of navigational aids.
• The use of weed killing chemicals and equipment (qualification required).     
• Carry out snow clearance airside and landside during Winter Operations using equipment including gritters and snow ploughs.
•  To undertake any other task commensurate with the responsibilities and level of this post as reasonably requested.

ASSIGNMENT OF / SOURCE OF WORK

As directed by the Operations Director, Airfield Manager or Airfield Maintenance Foreman.

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Airfield Operations
• Fire Service
• Air Traffic Control
• Airside Operations/Ramp
• Air Traffic Engineering/AGL
• Facilities Manager
• Information Desk
• Security
• Maintenance

External

• External Contractors

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Education

Applicants should possess a good basic standard of education (Maths and English), a current DVLA driving license and the ability to maintain a full airside driving permit.

Experience

Applicants should preferably have 2 years minimum experience maintaining pavements, grass and other surfaces, with a knowledge of general infrastructure maintenance (eg plumbing, painting and carpentry). 

Specialist Training

Will be provided

Aptitude / Skills

Applicants should understand safe operations of various vehicle types, plant and equipment.

Further information can be found on the Job Description link below.

If you are interested and would like to apply for the role, please take a look at the Job Description, then forward your CV to our HR Team via email by clicking the link here.

Closing date for applications: 18th August 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

All prospective employees are required to produce documents to verify their entitlement to work in this country to comply with the Immigration Act, 2016. In addition, all foreign nationals are required to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility to work in the U.K. i.e., a work permit / visa, where applicable. The original of these must be produced at the interview stage.

Norwich Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer