Airside Driver in Bristol

SHIFTS: 4 on 4 off

PAY RATE: £14.35 per hour

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Working Hours & Shift Pattern: Working part of full time on a rotating shift pattern, that will vary with needs of the business. Shifts will be covering a 24 hour period, 7 days a week, 365 days a year operation. Working weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods will be a requirement as needed.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver the safe, efficient, and effective bus transportation of airport & airline passengers (ground staff, crew members and other client groups) between designated transfer points.
• The job is performed in buses that do not require a PCV licence.
• Perform other driving duties as required, including but not limited to high lifts, minibuses, PRM vehicles. Full training will be provided for all vehicles.
• Operate mainly airside, but with the willingness to work in any areas the business deems necessary.
• Complete the daily Vehicle Check Sheet, to maintain the operational reliability of the vehicle, reporting any vehicle defaults in line with the Vehicle Inspection procedure.
• Drive the Company vehicles ensuring that the vehicle is safe and secure at all times.
• Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle at all times.
• Occasionally complete Customer Care Agent (CCA) duties within the terminal when demand requires, including escorting passengers through the terminal/security and boarding flights or meeting arriving flights and assisting PRMs through to baggage reclaim.
• Ensure that the Allocator is updated on progress of jobs at all times.
• Observe all Bristol airport airside driving requirements.
• Promote a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Person Specification:

• A full UK driving licence, with no more than three points endorsed, maintaining regular reports for inspection.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of both written and spoken English.
• Must be able to pass and maintain an Airside Pass and airside driving Permit, including competency checks where necessary. This will require a full 5-year work history, the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.
• Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to deal with people effectively and with ease.
• A positive pro-active "can do" attitude.
• Flexibility to work in alternate locations, this may be short notice.
• Flexibility to work in different departments within ABM.
• Flexibility to work additional shifts for ad-hoc demand and duty cover will be required; local catchment area would be advantageous.

Key Accountabilities:

• Appearance & Professional etiquette: As an ambassador of our company and client brands you will showcase your personal standards to ensure you are clean, presentable and demonstrate exemplary customer service engagement.
• Knowledge & Experience: As an experienced driver, you will be trained to drive our airside bus, minibus & Ambi fleet.
• Leading by Example: You will perform your duties to your consistent level best, within the skills, knowledge and tools available to you. You will be receptive to recommended guidance or specific direction from Lead Drivers, Duty Supervisor & Management levels, particularly in business contingency and recovery events, where clear direction is essential to deliver well.
• Safety First: You will continually safeguard yourself and your passengers, being the local expert to protocols and environment, consistently monitoring and being prepared to address or escalate unsafe practices.