Manoeuvring Area Safety Officer

Manoeuvring Area Safety Officer (MASO)

Hawarden Airport, CH4 0DR

Permanent, Full time, rotational shift pattern 4 on, 4 off (mix between early and late shifts, with a requirement to complete night shifts on request)

Competitive salary plus benefits

At Hawarden Airport, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Manoeuvring Area Safety Officer to join the team and support the safe operations of an CAA 139/2014 certified aerodrome.

You will be required to complete surface inspections, coordinate and supervise work in progress, escort duties, airside permits, habitat management functions and other aerodrome operations safety functions as required by the aerodrome management team, in accordance with regulatory and local procedures. 

You will be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments within the airport; with the aerodrome management team (the customer) and/or customer representative; with external agencies; and with other relevant stakeholders.

We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills, capable of thriving both independently and as part of a collaborative team, supporting the overall success of the contract. 

Main accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team supporting and overseeing the safe operations of an CAA 139/2014 certified aerodrome. 
• Complete surface inspections, friction testing, work in progress, escort duties, airside permits, habitat management functions and other aerodrome operations functions as required by the aerodrome management team, in accordance with regulatory and local procedures.
• Produce reports, records and statistics for Aerodrome Management and Contract Management
• Achieving and maintaining authorisations and currency.
• Remain current with all amendments to company standard operating
• procedures and all other relevant technical data provided.
• Comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Environment regulations and
• exercise a Duty of Care promoting a positive approach towards workplace
• health and safety.
• As directed by Serco management for busy needs, undertake any reasonable additional tasks that are required to support contract requirements.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Minimum ICAO Level 4 English language.
• Full current driving licence.
• Shotgun licence (desirable, if you do not have the licence, you must be able to obtain)
• Proficiency in the use of radio telephony equipment 
• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Be competent using IT
• Be physically able to meet manual handling requirements.
• Be medically fit to obtain and maintain an airside driving permit and shotgun licence

• Other desirable skills/experience: 2 years operational experience of working on an aerodrome or in a similar aviation role

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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