Job description
Ref : 24138
Location : Birmingham Airport
Type of Employment : Full Time
Pay Rate : £10.10 per hour
Job Overview
The main aim of the role working as a Mitie PRM Banksman at Birmingham Airport is to be part of a 2-person team providing a portable lift for passengers who cannot use steps on an aircraft. Your 2-person team will consist of yourself and a driver. You will be trained to safely guide, by use of hand signals, airside vehicles on and off of aircrafts within a 2-foot distance from the aircraft door. It will be your duty to ensure any People with Reduced Mobility and companions are safe throughout their journey in our vehicles.
- Escort departing/arriving passengers as directed from check-in area through to departures lounge using wheelchairs or electric buggy and then onto aircraft gate for boarding when required
- Operate the body/ tailift of ambulift vehicles and assist with passengers.
- Aiding with baggage for PRM passengers
- Ensuring that wheelchairs and buggies are always clean and tidy.
- Safely isolate electric mobility aids and sign off relevant paperwork for safe air travel
- Ensure that the allocator is updated on progress by use of AvTech PDAs
- Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner
- Provide assistance to passengers travelling with assistance animals when required.
- Previous experience of working in a care giving capacity would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.
- Able to cope with a fast paced and vibrant airport environment.
- Excellent communication skills with an empathic nature.
- Must be able to lift passengers in accordance with manual handling guidelines.
- Preferably to hold a Full UK Driving License (not essential)
- Be able to walk long distances while pushing or pulling a heavy load
- A full 5 year checkable reference history is essential
- The ability to pass a basic Criminal Record Check / DBS
- The Right to Work in the UK
What will you get in return?
- Access to pension scheme
- Paid breaks
- Free uniform and PPE
- High street discounts via the MiDeals website
- Life cover
- Mitie Stars – potential for cash prizes to spend on MiDeals
- Training and Development
- Long Service Awards
- Cycle to work scheme eligibility
- Access to our Employee support via AskHR
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