Aircraft Handler

Aircraft Handler

Location: RAF Shawbury, Shropshire
Working Pattern: Full-time onsite, Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: 3 months, temporary
PAYE Rate: £14.43 per hour
Umbrella Rate: £19.30 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS+ initially, with SC clearance required once onsite
Interview: One-stage onsite interview

Take Your Interest in Aviation onto the Airfield

Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus Helicopters to recruit Aircraft Handlers to join the team at RAF Shawbury.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work directly within an active aviation environment, supporting the safe and efficient movement, marshalling, mooring, fuelling and ground support of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft during flight operations.

If you have a strong work ethic, a safety-focused mindset and an interest in aviation or helicopters, this could be an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist aircraft environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Aircraft Handler, you'll support day-to-day flight operations and help ensure aircraft are handled safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the handling, movement and parking of aircraft
Supporting aircraft starts and marshalling
Assisting with aircraft refuelling in accordance with JIG regulations, Health & Safety requirements and security procedures, including Rotors Running Refuels
Supporting the maintenance of ground support equipment
Ensuring Health & Safety standards and internal policies are followed at all timesWhat We're Looking For

Essential

GCSE Maths and English
Strong awareness of and respect for Health & Safety
A strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
A genuine interest in aviation and helicoptersDesirable

Previous airfield experience
Knowledge of aircraft or active airfield operations
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to HAZMAT
Warehouse or logistics experience involving the movement of large goods or vehiclesRelevant practical experience is particularly valued for this opportunity.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist aviation environment, supporting Airbus Helicopters operations at RAF Shawbury.

You'll be working closely with aircraft and ground operations, giving you valuable exposure to aircraft handling, marshalling, refuelling and airfield safety procedures. For candidates looking to develop practical aviation experience, the role provides an opportunity to build relevant skills within a highly specialised environment.

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen teams, and we're committed to ensuring every candidate is treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Interested in taking your next step in aviation? Apply today to join the team as an Aircraft Handler at RAF Shawbury.

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