Relief High Lift Driver

Permanent Part Time
Location: Birmingham Airport
Hours: Various/Flexible (8 hours a week)
Pay: £15.19 hourly rate

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? Join our team at Birmingham Airport as a High Lift Driver, playing a crucial role to operate the Ambi lift & minibuses on the airfield, transferring passengers with reduced mobility to and from aircraft to the terminal building Drive the company Ambi lifts ensuring that the vehicle is always safe and secure. Deliver to or collect the passengers from the aircraft door and assist with the transfer into their seat or wheelchair through safe manual handling techniques. Carry out Customer Care Agent/Ambi lift of Minibus Driver duties as directed by the Operational Management Team.

About the Role:

As a High Lift Driver, you will be responsible for:

• The Vehicles range from Minibuses to Class 2 rigid heavy good type vehicles, the capacity of the vehicles will range from 6 seats up to 20 seats. You will also be required to assist PRM's onto the aircraft, to their seat or into other vehicles or terminal buildings which involves passenger and manual handling techniques. You will be trained as a customer care agent for all terminal duties and as a specialist driver.

• To organize the most efficient and effective way of transporting several PRM's (plus one of their companions) to the various aircraft, ensuring on time departures.
• To co-ordinate the boarding / disembarkation of PRM's onto / off the aircraft from your vehicle or air bridge, liaising with the aircraft dispatcher and cabin crew to ensure smooth passage.
• Overall responsibility for the use of all aspects of the Ambi lift vehicle including the tail lift and front platform and their controls.
• Driving of minibus and terminal buggies when required.
• Marshalling of vehicles when required. 

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 44.8 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:

• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Hold excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work both day and night shifts. Flexibility is required
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure.
• Be physically able to carry out duties. 

Qualifications and Licenses:

Full Driving License is essential with category B (Licence must have been held for 2 years)

Experience of driving large goods vehicles

You must be able to obtain an airside driving permit (including passing a driving medical with a colour-blind test.

Desirable for the role:

• Able to speak another language
• HGV Licence
• Airside Experience

Interested? Apply now and let your career take off! 

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

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 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   
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

Please note that successful internal applicants will be appointed on the terms and conditions applicable for this role and as detailed above, current terms and conditions will not apply.