Aircraft Refuelling and Ground Support Operative

Location: Warton (full-time onsite)

Salary: £33,512 a shift allowance will be included within this role

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the testing and delivering of Aviation fuel across different aircraft platforms and other duties to support the safe day to day operation of the aerodrome

• Aircraft fuelling and defueling activities

• Supporting the movement of ground equipment to meet business requirements

• De-icing of aircraft to business requirements in line with required standards

• Sweeping operations and snow clearance for airside surfaces to meet required business standards

• Escorting duties for airside works in accordance with aerodrome operating procedures

• Supporting the provision of emergency services and low visibility support as requested

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• In possession of an LGV Class 1 license as a minimum

• Experience of fuelling/sweeping operations in an airside environment

• Knowledge of how to undertake fuel testing/sampling in a live environment

• Knowledge of bulk aviation fuel storage

• Ability to work within a team delivering AGSU support in a fast response environment

• Reliable work ethic with a can do attitude

• Full awareness of the dangers of FOD in an airside environment

• Human Factors

Desirable:

• Explosives safety certificate

• Understanding of aircraft de-icing procedures

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Aircraft Grounds Support Unit (AGSU) Team

As an Operator, you will be reporting into AGSU supervisor working for Flight Operations Department. You will be supporting the testing and delivering of Aviation fuel across different aircraft platforms and other duties to support the safe day to day operation of the aerodrome.

This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic operational environment, with opportunities for both personal and professional growth. You’ll be part of the team shaping the next generation of fast jet platforms, while gaining the unique experience of working closely with end users – including the pilots themselves.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 5th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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