Airport Ground Handler

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and join our team of problem solvers?  

If you're the go-to person, the one who answers the questions, with the know-how to keep facilities running like clockwork, we have several opportunities for Airport Ground Handlers to join our Operations team, working on a 2:1 (two weeks on, one week off) Fly-In-Fly-Out roster across Western Australia's remote sites. 

When working at the aerodrome your role as an Airport Ground Handler may include the following duties;

• Check in and boarding duties using multiple systems
• Ramp handling duties; positioning aircraft stairs, loading and unloading baggage, marshalling, receipt and dispatch procedures
• Operating ground service equipment such as baggage tugs and belt loaders
• Communicating via radio including monitoring and answering CTAF
• Preparing all relevant flight documents; manifests and load instruction reports

In the downtime of Airport Operations, you may assist as a Service Attendant with the following tasks;

• Unpacking boxes from the food delivery truck
• Cleaning tasks around the airport and village 
• Helping where needed for departments across the village

Who are we looking for?  

We'd love to hear from you if you've had previous experience working in an airport environment (check in, baggage handling or other airport duties).  Safety is at the forefront of our operations so you must share our passion for working to high safety standards. Our Airport Ground Handlers are team players, have a can-do attitude, are flexible and always remain focused on safety and service delivery. To be successful, you'll need:   

• Relevant experience
• Current Drivers Licence
• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights  
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol testing and police check  

This is a great role for someone who likes varied duties, is flexible and able to multi-task. It is essential to understand you have to be adaptable in this role to work in the aerodrome and our service attendant departments as needed.

Working on-site with our teams means you'll be working 11 hours per day on a 2:1 (two weeks on, one week off) roster often in extreme environments. So having a good level of fitness will help you get through each day  

We provide several opportunities for career progression, which may include gaining Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificates. Our aerodrome staff participate in emergency response training and take part in nationally recognised courses such as senior first aid and fire warden.

Why choose Sodexo?  

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.  

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.   

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.  

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program   

Job Description

Check in and boarding duties using multiple systems

• Ramp handling duties; positioning aircraft stairs, loading and unloading baggage, marshalling, receipt and dispatch procedures
• Operating ground service equipment such as baggage tugs and belt loaders
• Communicating via radio including monitoring and answering CTAF
• Preparing all relevant flight documents; manifests and load instruction reports

Qualifications

Relevant experience

• Current Drivers Licence
• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights  
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol testing and police check  

About Sodexo

Sodexo offer a safe, friendly working environment with market-leading clients along with great employee benefits and a recognition program. Sodexo is a contract services company and employment is conditional to Sodexo's ability to maintain the client contract and its service levels. All employees are subject to a police check and a Working with Children check (where applicable).

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