Skip to content

General Information

Job Title
Ground Handling, Oxford, 40 hours
Date
Monday, August 11, 2025
City
Kidlington
County
Oxfordshire
UK Hourly Pay Rate
£ 12.74
Full/Part time
Full Time
Shift (UK&Ire)
Day
Shift Start Time
06:00am
Shift End Time
10:00pm
Shift Pattern
UK Standard 4 on/4 off

Requirements and Description

Ground Handling role based at London Oxford Airport, Kidlington 

40 hours per week, 4 days on 4 days off

Shift timings: 2 early 6am-6pm / 2 late 10:30am-10:30pm

Aircraft Ground Handlers work as part of the Airport Operations Team, providing refuelling, ramp handling, and additional services to based and visiting aircraft as required.

Key Responsibilities: 

Refuelling

  • Perform aircraft refuelling promptly to a variety of aircraft utilising mobile fuel bowsers
  • Actively assist the Ground Handling Manager with required Quality and Standards control checks/measures
  • Assist with all tanker deliveries, ensuring they are conducted safely and promptly
  • Report and log any issues affecting refuelling to the Ground Handling Manager and if necessary Airport Management
  • Carry out regular maintenance, and monitor the performance of vehicles/equipment within the operational environment to ensure the highest standard of performance is achieved at all times
  • Report and monitor any faults found with vehicles or equipment
  • Ensure that fuel bowser and fuel farm product levels are maintained in accordance with operational requirements
  • Liaise with other departments regarding aircraft movements to ensure customers receive a swift and effective level of service
  • Ensure all paperwork and administrative duties are completed accurately, promptly, and relevant information is disseminated as appropriate
  • Comply with airport procedures at all times, keeping fully updated with all changes
  • Maintain exceptional airside discipline at all times, including appropriate use of PPE
  • Assist the Airport Operations Manager with winter ops procedures to ensure safe airfield operation is maximised in adverse weather conditions

Ramp

  • Monitor computer systems to ensure customer service is prompt at all times
  • Effectively plan and manage the allocation of aircraft parking on the airport
  • Manage the apron accordingly, including FOD checks, and keeping equipment safely stored
  • Promptly meet inbound aircraft and provide assistance with baggage and equipment as necessary
  • Provide ground handling services as required, including toilet/water servicing, waste removal, ground power supply and de-icing
  • Carry out general duties to enhance the operational output of the airport, including aircraft towing, hanger maintenance, equipment checks and equipment refuelling
  • Assist with vehicle and visitor escorting as required
  • Ensure prompt dispatch of outbound aircraft including; loading of aircraft, removal of chocks, and marshalling signals for pushback or engine start
    • Any other duties as defined/requested by the Ground Handling Manager within the limits of your knowledge and competence
  • Comply and co-operate with Company Health, Safety and Welfare requirements.
  • Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times.
  • Report any hazards, unusual occurrences or unsafe practices immediately.
  • Carry out emergency procedures when required.
  • Participate in safety briefings and meeting as required.
  • Report all accidents or near misses via the appropriate mechanism.

Required Skills and Qualities:

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Full and valid UK Driving Licence
  • Good communication skills

#UAA1

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."