AGL Assistant
Sub Division: Defence
Location: Witney
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Variable Shift Pattern
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Purpose of Role
We are recruiting for an Airfield Lighting Assistant to support the delivery and maintenance of critical airfield lighting systems at RAF Brize Norton, the UK's largest Royal Air Force station and principal military air transport hub.
Job Description
This is a hands-on, outdoor role supporting a team of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Electrical Engineers responsible for maintaining the lighting systems that ensure the safe operation of the airfield 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The position would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds including warehouse operations, logistics, labouring, facilities maintenance, military service, airport operations, engineering support or similar practical environments. Previous airfield experience is advantageous but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Support AGL Electrical Engineers with planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Drive engineers, tools, equipment and materials around the airfield.
- Operate site vehicles, including 4x4 vehicles and vans.
- Assist with airfield inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Transport and install replacement lighting equipment and materials.
- Maintain stores, tools, vehicles and equipment.
- Assist with emergency fault response activities when required.
- Ensure all activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
- Work closely with the engineering team to support the safe operation of the airfield.
Essential Qualifications/Skills
We're looking for reliable, safety-conscious individuals who enjoy practical work and working as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible approach to shift working and on-call responsibilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance required for working on a military airfield.
- Ability to meet the visual standards required for airside operational duties, including distinguishing aviation lighting colours.
- Experience operating commercial vehicles or 4x4 vehicles.
In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.
We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
Work Location: In person
