Airside Support Unit Operative (24 hour contract)

Reporting to the Airside Support Unit Team Manager, the Airside Support Unit Operative is responsible for providing a great service, by providing an efficient coaching operation to all airport users, as well as working interactively with the Duty Team. The ASU Operative role follows a fully flexible roster pattern, and we are currently recruiting for two positions on a 24 hour contract. Shifts are issued three weeks in advance and follow a base pattern; however, there may be two or more fully flexible moves made within any week. Further information about the shifts can be discussed at interview.

What you’ll be doing:

• Potentially drive the multiple vehicles within our fleet including coaches, sweepers, trolley vehicles and winter operations vehicles.
• Carry out Airside/Landside sweeping to meet H&S and CAA Requirements.
• Ensure SLA, SOP’s, CEN, CED and TBT are read and understood.
• Carry out snow clearing duties during winter operations.
• Be able to act on their own initiative and prioritise their work; monitor and liaise with ground handling agents and other Airport users to provide an efficient coaching operation.
• Assist when required with allocation of coaching, sweeping etc., as and when required, with the aid of the IT systems in place.

What we’re looking for:

• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain a Counter Terrorist Check, so you must have been living in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
• We are open 365 days per year and a 24-hr operation, so applicants must be able to work shifts.
• Full UK driving licence and applicants must hold CAT C and CAT D licenses – you will be asked to upload your licence as part of the application process. CAT C+E is desirable and you may be required to work towards this if successful in obtaining this role.
• Excellent team working and communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills (successful candidates will be required to use our systems including but not limited to Iauditor, e-learning and our intranet Gate 8).
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Applicants must hold a current Certificate of Professional Competence.

Framework and boundaries:

• Health and Safety is a priority at all times.
• Work is undertaken in outside areas regardless of prevailing weather conditions.
• The working environment is varied but will include a high degree of customer contact. This will require a smart appearance and a polite and professional approach at all times.
• Uniform and PPE to be worn at all times when appropriate.
• Ensure no misuse of ID and driving permit, within the boundaries of the Airside pass procedure.
• Ensure any issues with your DVLA driving licence are flagged up to the relevant people, in this case your Team Manager.

What we’ll offer you:

• Pension scheme - employer contributions can be up to 7%.
• 256 hours holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Supporting your health and wellbeing - private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services.
• Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday.

We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives. As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication. We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.