Recruitment

Post                                         Deputy Airfield Manager (St Athan)

Hire Type:                            Permanent role / Full-time

Location                                St Athan Aerodrome

Closing date:                      7th April 2023 

About us

Cardiff Airport is the national airport for Wales and an important part of the national transport infrastructure. The airport is a major contributor to the Welsh economy, supporting 2,400 aviation-related jobs and driving over £246m of direct economic benefit to the region annually. In 2019, the year prior to COVID-19, our passenger numbers were at 1.6 million with a historic growth rate of 50% over 7 years. That growth reflects the rapid developments in our catchment area and the Airport’s position as an important gateway for the economic developments in Wales acting as a key international port for visitors to the UK.

There are 10 airlines currently making regular use of the airport’s facilities, which include KLM, TUI, Aer Lingus (Emerald), Ryanair, Vueling, Eastern and Loganair.

The airport is expected to offer over 29 direct routes in 2023, as well as easy, one-stop global connections to over 160 cities available with KLM via its hub in Amsterdam”.

About the role

To support and deputise for the Airfield Manager at based at St Athan Aerodrome to protect the integrity of the CAA Licence by ensuring that St Athan Aerodrome is safe and secure for aircraft operations and is operated in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority’s requirements for a licenced ‘Mixed Use’ aerodrome.

To oversee the operation of St Athan aerodrome, working closely with all departments to ensure safety and compliance is maintained in accordance with the regulatory requirements relevant to their area of responsibility.

To conduct airside Safety, Compliance and Training activities in order to support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) as detailed within the St Athan Aerodrome Manual.

Please click here to download the job description.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check to comply with Department for Transport regulations.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form and forward along with your CV to  [email protected]

Cardiff Airport is an equal opportunities employer. 

Terminal Services Assistant (Seasonal)

A number of seasonal full & part-time positions have become available within the Terminal Team at Cardiff Airport for the role of a Terminal Services Assistant. The role is within a customer focused environment, working shifts covering a 24-hour period across seven days a week.

About the role

Reporting to the Terminal Operations Manager in providing an excellent standard of service to passengers.  The post holder will be responsible for providing a special assistance service to passengers with reduced and hidden disabilities, throughout the airport journey.  The role additionally has a responsibility for maintaining excellence in terms of cleanliness and presentation across all areas of the airport.   Following enhanced cleaning procedures and upholding high standards of health and safety.  You will be required to work collaboratively with other departments across the airport assisting in duties where required to do so.  Full in-post training will be given.

About you

You will need to have excellent customer service skills gained in a customer facing environment, good physical health, a positive can-do attitude, and a firm commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Good interpersonal skills are essential and an ability to work without supervision ensuring initiative is shown in your working ethic.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required
• Full Clean Driving Licence

 To find out more about this role, please click here to download the job description.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected].

CVs must be sent in either MS Word or PDF format.

If a high volume of suitable quality applications are received, Cardiff Airport reserves the right to close the application process if a suitable applicant is identified. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Cardiff airport is an equal opportunity employer

A full time, permanent, FM Technician (AGL) position has become available within the Facilities Maintenance (FM) Team at Cardiff Airport and St Athan. The role will report to the Technical Department Manager and is responsible for assisting the FM Department with all aspects of effective Facilities Maintenance. The post holder should be pro-active and able to work well both individually and as part of a team with the ability to develop their own personal skills and the skills of those around them. The post holder’s primary duties will be centered around the Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) but when required undertaking general FM duties and maintenance to support operational requirements fulfilling its statutory obligations, whilst also providing a breakdown reactive response harmonising both customer and organisational requirements. This is a uniformed role and employees are required to meet the standards set out in the company uniform policy.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Indentured electrical apprenticeship or similar
• 18th Edition
• Full driving licence
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Flexible working with other stakeholders to the business

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Electrical maintenance background
• Airfield Ground Lighting

For full duties and requirements please click here to download the job description. If you meet some, but not all criteria, we would still like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check to comply with Department for Transport regulations.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form and send a CV to  [email protected]

Cardiff Airport is an equal opportunities employer. 

Location:                    Cardiff Airport & St Athan

Hire Type:                  Permanent/Part-time 25 hrs per wk / Monday-Friday

Hours:                          9am until 2pm  

Salary range:            £16,000 - £18,000

CLOSING DATE:    7^th April 2023

About us

Cardiff Airport is the national airport for Wales and a key gateway to the UK for international visitors. Our airlines fly direct to over 50 destinations and over 900 connecting destinations. Airlines include KLM, TUI, Vueling. These airlines create accessibility to a wealth of global connections via international hubs that include Doha, Amsterdam Schiphol, Dublin and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Named the Best Airport (under 3 million passengers) by the Airport Operators’ Association, Cardiff Airport sustains more than 2,675 direct and indirect jobs and creates an overall GVA (Gross Value Added) of £102 million into the local economy.

The Airport has also played a vital role in the delivery of major events in Wales including the NATO Wales Summit, Rugby World Cup and UEFA Champions League final.

About the role

Responsible for carrying out the appropriate defined security processes and procedures in accordance with company policies and values.

• All aspects of access control including the ID pass production process within the Cardiff Airport and St Athan Security System.
• Provision of administration support to the Cardiff Airport Security Department
• Liaise with Cardiff Airport and St Athan Security stakeholders (e.g. DfT, Police, Immigration, Customs).

About you

You are required to have good interpersonal skills, be literate, have high levels of integrity and honesty.   Competence in running basic spreadsheets, writing word documents, email and other IT systems as required. You are required to have great customer service and communication skills within this highly customer focused environment. 

Training will be provided

Successful applicants will be subject to completion of employment screening to Cardiff Airport’s requirements before being confirmed in post.  This includes a basic DBS check and Security Vetting to comply with Department for Transport Regulations.

We encourage you to read the information documents on our website carefully, particularly the information which relates to work history, proof of ID, Criminal records, and Security checks.

Please click here to download the job description.

If you wish to apply for the vacancy please forward your CV and an application form, found here, to [email protected]. 

We reserve the right to close this position early if sufficient applications are received.

Cardiff Airport is an Equal Opportunities employer