Firefighter – Operations (4958)
Based: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week – worked to an agreed shift pattern that will include some weekend working
Contract type: 40 hours per week, worked to an agreed shift pattern that may include some weekend working
Salary: Starting Salary – Competitive (dependant on experience and qualifications)
Posted Date: 31/10/2024
Apply by: 21/11/2024
Role description
As a Firefighter at Cranfield Airport you will carry out rescue and fire-fighting duties, responding to reported incidents at Cranfield Airport and within the wider university campus. This will involve taking appropriate action in line with procedures to preserve life and minimise damage to property whilst also administering medical care if required.
In addition you will work on an agreed rota to support a wider range of essential operational functions to ensure ongoing efficiency and continuous improvement of the business. These include but are not limited to Wildlife Management, Aerodrome Inspection Duties and Operations.
About You
Cranfield Airport is focused on achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and therefore it is essential that you can demonstrate the required level of professionalism and a commitment to client care. In addition you will need show that you can adopt a flexible attitude to work, possess well-developed communication skills and that you have the ability to work effectively within a closely knit team environment.
As a minimum to meet the requirements of this role you must have a full valid UK driving licence, be medically fit and able to meet the required fitness standards for Firefighters and be willing to undertake regular theoretical and practical training. Previous aviation fire-fighting experience (Civil Aviation Authority – CAA approved certification) would be an advantage as would a LGV2 Licence.
Holding a Firefighter rank would be beneficial and we encourage applications and discussions from these individuals.
About Us
Cranfield Airport is a commercial and GA airport situated in Class G airspace situated between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes with a 1799m runway which can accommodate business jets such as the Falcon, Gulfstream and Boeing Business Jet, which currently do not require runway slots.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. Find out about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Filippo Pragliola, Fire Service Manager on T: +44 (0)1234 758154 or E: f.pragliola@cranfield.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 21 November 2024
Please note that due to the mandatory physical aspects of this role, you will be required to pass a fitness test and undertake relevant skills\aptitude tests as part of the selection process.
Air Traffic Control Assistant (4960)
Based: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week – worked to an agreed shift pattern that will include some weekend working
Contract type: 37.5 hours per week – worked to an agreed shift pattern that includes weekend working
Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
Posted Date: 05/11/2024
Apply by: 26/11/2024
Role description
About Cranfield Airport Operations Limited (CAOL)
Cranfield Airport is a commercial, research and general aviation (GA) airport situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes, and is home to several companies which provide commercial flight training, maintenance, and research and testing for industry and government projects.
About the Role
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATCA) to join a busy team that performs a safety critical function in providing Air Traffic Services to all airport and local airspace users. In particular this individual will assist the Air Traffic Control Officer in undertaking the following duties:
- Maintaining data displays in accordance with published procedures
- Alerting the emergency services in accordance with published procedures
- Accepting booking out details from pilots and prepare flight progress strips in accordance with local procedures
- Maintaining and amending aeronautical documents and publications (as required)
- Liaising with local agencies as required
- Maintain a log of movements and record statistics as required
- Undertake tasks associated with the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Safety, Quality, and Security Management systems as directed in order to comply with regulatory requirements.
About You
Training will be provided; however, to be successful in this post you will need to demonstrate that you are flexible, resilient and able to produce work that is accurate in a timely manner in what can be a demanding environment. It is essential that you are able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, and that you can provide an efficient, professional service to our clients. In additional will need to feel confident in your ability to use Word and Excel and to work as part of a small motivated team.
Apply online now or contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4960.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 November 2024
