Hi Lift Driver
Permanent
Location: Birmingham Airport, Birmingham
Hours: Part time, 8 hours a week, varied shifts
Pay: £15.71 ph
We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Hi-Lift Driver to join our Assisted Travel team. You will play a key role in supporting passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality journey through the airport.
About the Role:You will be responsible for:
Operate ambulifts, minibuses, and specialist vehicles to transport PRM passengers airside
Assist passengers safely to/from aircraft, terminal, and vehicles using manual handling techniques
Coordinate boarding and disembarkation with cabin crew and ground staff
Ensure safe operation and control of all ambulift equipment (platforms, lifts, controls)
Plan and deliver efficient transport of multiple passengers to meet departure times
Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any faults in line with procedures
Maintain high standards of customer care throughout the passenger journey
Undertake additional duties including driving buggies, marshalling, and terminal assistance
Why Join Us?
Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
Lifestyle Benefits - Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
Learning & Development - we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
Health and Wellbeing - Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
Financial support
Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
Cycle to Work scheme
What we are looking for:
Full UK driving licence (Category B, held for at least 2 years)
Experience driving large vehicles (e.g. minibuses or similar)
Ability to obtain an airside driving permit (including medical and colour vision test)
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible shifts, including days and nights
Physically capable of manual handling duties
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Reliable, professional, and able to stay calm under pressure
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications
Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.
