Fuel Operative

MPI have a requirement for a Fuel Operative to work on site at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire. OX18 3LX

This is a permanent role with Shift Work. Average of 42 hours per week, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off rotating pattern which includes days & nights.

Hours are 06.00am to 18.00pm & 18.00pm – 06.00am
Rate of pay will be discussed on application .

At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, our client has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997.  Our client proudly supports the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. 
Our Client is recruiting for a Fuel Operative. Working alongside Service personnel and tasked by the Military Chain of Command in Aviation Fuels, our Fuel Operators work in support of unit fuelling tasks at RAF Brize Norton

Main Accountabilities:

• Physical refuelling/defueling services of all refuelling and defueling tasks for all RAF Brize Norton based aircraft, visiting aircraft and road tankers
• Undertake fuels assurance and governance checks to assure fuel quality. Facilitate and action husbandry in all areas
• Co-ordination, and quality assurance checks of the fuel pipeline system receipt line for the fuel receipt process
• Tank to tank transfer of fuel between Bulk Fuel Instillations, and the undertaking of Fuel Movement
• Maintain a positive “Zero Harm” culture with open honest reporting of Near Misses and safety related occurrences

What you need to do the job – please only apply if you have these

• Cat C1 driving licence
• Must have the required colour perception to gain an Airfield Driving Permit (test available through an optician)

What is offered:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 24 days annual leave
• 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, Simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at our client-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 our client 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