Aircraft Material Supplier - Ramp Support

It’s an exciting time to be at British Airways. We’re celebrating our centenary year throughout 2019 – and making an unprecedented investment in new aircraft and every aspect of the customer experience.

If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story.  Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.

Are you ready to play a crucial role in keeping our aircraft flying? We’re looking for a dedicated Support Driver to join our dynamic Operational Maintenance team at Heathrow. You’ll play a crucial role in the urgent delivery of aircraft components—ensuring they reach the right place at the right time to support the on-time departures of our fleet.

What are we looking for?
We're seeking conscientious and committed team players to join us in Engineering Operational Maintenance. You might be just starting out or some years into your career, most importantly you're proactive, curious, collaborative, passionate about the safety, security, and punctuality of our operation.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation and delivery components, materials to support maintenance.
• Collect spares/components required in obtaining the expected operational performance improvements for Operational Maintenance.
• Maintaining the seat cover store within the EAA building to ensure the store is clean and tidy together with having the correct stock level required to support the day-to-day operation.
• Supporting the Engineering department with activities that contribute to safe and timely aircraft arrivals and departures.
• Carrying out safety checks, raising and reporting any faults or issues.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and contributing to a safe, secure, and effective Engineering operation at LHR.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Physical fitness to handle manual tasks.
• Resilience to handle outdoor shift work in varying weather conditions.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to hold a full Airside Identity Pass (Essential)
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check and with no disqualifying convictions.
• Full UK category B driving licence for a manual vehicle and has no more than 3 penalty points (Essential)
• Airside Driving Permit holder or ability to obtain this with the requirements above. Training can be provided (Essential)
• Undertake and pass a medical assessment.
• A responsible attitude towards safety and security in a demanding environment (Essential)
• Operationally focussed (Essential)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, shift allowances, and generous concessions
• Outstanding training and development opportunities
• Flexible Benefits Scheme, including an outstanding defined contribution pension
• Staff travel discounts on commercial tickets and cargo concession
• Well-being initiatives and a variety of other benefits
• Special discounts on a range of products
• Access to BA Clubs offering sports and leisure facilities with free membership in your first year

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

4 days on / 4 days off (Earlies, Lates & Nights) 12-hour shifts. Must be willing and able to work shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.