At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Aviation Refuelling Operator
Location: RAF Northolt, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
At World Fuel Services, we’re proud to be a trusted name in aviation fuel logistics. We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Aviation Refuelling Operator to join our dedicated team at RAF Northolt. If you’re passionate about aviation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this could be your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Aviation Refuelling Operator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of aviation fuel. You’ll be responsible for:
- Safety First: Operating to the highest standards of Safety, Security, Health & Environment (SSHE), and reporting any concerns proactively.
- Fuel Operations: Safely handling, storing, and refuelling aircraft to meet strict quality control standards.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of fuel movements, quality checks, and customer transactions.
- Emergency Response: Acting swiftly and effectively in line with emergency procedures.
- Customer Interaction: Serving as the first point of contact for customers, delivering professional and courteous service.
- Scheduling & Planning: Coordinating refuelling schedules and supporting vehicle and manpower planning.
- System Input: Managing data entry into the AVR system for fuel transactions and reconciliation.
- Special Duties: Taking on additional responsibilities once trained, including annual refreshers in TEAM and SMITHS.
What We’re Looking For
- Licence: Valid LGV 1 (C+E) driving licence.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of current LGV Class 1 driving experience.
- Decision-Making: Strong judgement and adherence to HSE standards.
- Team Player: Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with basic IT, data input, and numeracy.
- Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written English.
- Flexible: Willing to work overtime and adapt to changing schedules.
- Manual Handling: Physically capable and safety-conscious.
- Organised: Excellent time management and self-discipline.
- Compliance: Familiar with external regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Us?
- Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-critical team supporting aviation operations.
- Grow Professionally: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals who value safety, teamwork, and excellence.
#WFS
Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at: https://www.wfscorp.com/en/privacy-center.