RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

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• To provide first response Rescue & Firefighting duties.

• To co-ordinate and perform administrative duties including recording of fuel sales,  and operational duties in accordance with defined procedures within the Aerodrome Manual and related documents.

• To carry out operational support duties, aerodrome and airfield maintenance, runway inspections, aircraft marshalling, aircraft fuelling.

• To participate in RFFS, fuelling and first aid training where required to maintain own qualifications and to support the training of others.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 

• Ensure compliance with relevant procedures and legislation relevant to the role.

• Observe and maintain the commercial confidentiality and security of the company and its assets.

• Respond to directives, carry out instructons and implement procedures as required by the Senior RFFS or Aerodrome Manager.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

• Carry out authorisations and implement instructions on behalf of the Aerodrome Manager.

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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 

• Good IT skills including use of MS Office.

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills, able to develop good working relationships with employees and external stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Able to work with others at all levels within the organisation.

• Able to and willing to work flexibly to meet thedaily needs of the company.

• Able to manage and prioritise own time and work effectively.

• Able to work well under pressure.

• Willing to self-develop, undertaking training courses to support additional duties and responsibilities within the role.
   

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 

 The holder must; 
 

• Hold a current UK Driving Licence.

• Be capable of training for and obtaining a Low Cat Aerodrome RFFS Certificate.

• Be of suitable fitness and medical standard as required by the role. (generally HGV standard)

• Have an ability to work well under pressure.

• Have an ability to work in a high multitasking environment.

• Have an ability to prioritise and organise own workload.

• Be a good team player.

• Have an ability to train others effectively.

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Additional desirable qualifications / experience
 

• Be self-motivated.

• Be flexible and willing to meet any short notice changes to operational requirements.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

• Customer focussed.

• Previous experience within an airport operational or Fire Fighting environment.

• Aviation qualifications such as a PPL/RTF Licence.

• Demonstrate a keen interest in aviation.

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OPERATIONS AND FIRE OFFICER 
 

Hours: Annualised 2106 hours, on a shift basis covering a 7 day operation. This role will involve regular weekday and weekend work, along with requirements to work on an ad-hoc basis including evenings to support the operation of the airport.
Term: Permanent following suitable performance within a 6 month probationary period.

Salary: £26,000

Holiday: Annual allowance of 227 hours.
Location: Barton Aerodrome and Manchester Heliport ​

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City Airport Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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