Flexa
Discover companiesFind a jobResourcesSign in/up
For employers
< Back to search
Airbus

Refueller Handler

Location:  Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week
View company profile
Apply

Job Description

Job Description:

Refueller Handler

Permanent

RAF Shawbury

About AHUK...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Reward: Why Join Airbus?

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

  • Holiday Allowance : We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
  • Health : Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.
  • Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
  • Everyday Savings : Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
  • Lifestyle : Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
  • Added Protection : Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.
  • Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

The Opportunity

The Aircraft Refueller/Handler is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft fleet is positioned and appropriately fuelled to schedule in support of Flight Operations and Base Maintenance activities....

Main Responsibilities

  • To handle and refuel aircraft in accordance with JIG regulations and compliance with Health and Safety regulations and security requirements, including Rotors Running Refuels.
  • To ensure Health and Safety is maintained and respected at all times including internal policy.
  • Supplying fuel to aircraft by tanker vehicles and ensuring that the correct quantity of fuel is delivered.
  • Operating in accordance with JIG, IATA, Airport, Health & Safety, HM Customs and ASIG regulations and procedures.
  • Conducting vehicle checks by carrying out the designated quality control procedures. Identifying any defects found and reporting accordingly.
  • Reporting any incidents and providing reports as required.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

  • Aircraft re-fuelling experience.
  • Aircraft handling experience
  • Health and safety awareness and respect is essential.
  • Experience of supporting busy Flight Operations.

DESIRABLE

  • Helicopter re-fuelling experience, including rotors running.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ESSENTIAL

  • Up to date knowledge of H&S appropriate to HAZMAT, Helicopter Operations and active airfields.
  • High level of numeracy and literacy skills required.
  • Strong work ethic and team working skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

DESIRABLE

  • Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL TRAINING

ESSENTIAL

  • Valid driving licence with LGV C+E and ADR (Class 3 in tanks) and DQC (CPC)

DESIRABLE

  • Digital Tachograph Driver Card.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Required to work shifts as part of normal working pattern.
  • Occasional Travel required to work at Valley site, North Wales, if operationally required.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment.ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
-------

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Customer Account and Service Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Apply

Other jobs you might like

Airbus

B1 / B2 Licensed Engineer

Oxford, United Kingdom

#1 BEST WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Working at Airbus

4 office days / week

Fully flexible hours

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

Awards & Accreditations

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2026
2nd – Most loved - Large companies

2nd – Most loved - Large companies

Flexa awards 2026
Most Mission Driven Company

Top 5 - Most Mission Driven Company

Flexa awards 2026
1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
3rd - Best Career Progression

3rd - Best Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
Most Inclusive Company

Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

Flexa awards 2025
Most Flexible Company

Top 10 - Most Flexible Company

Flexa awards 2025
Apply
Flex spring

Join the mailing list

Get the latest insights and expert guidance on job hunting, career progression, and creating thriving workplaces.

Enter your email
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Info for employers
  • Join Flexa
  • Legal
  • Live feed
  • Resources
  • Sign in/up
  • The Flexa awards
Flexa



Airbus

B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Brunei

Oxford, United Kingdom

#1 BEST WORK-LIFE BALANCE

BAE Systems

Tool Store Operator

Leeming, UK

TUI Group

B Licenced Engineer

Luton, UK

#1 MOST FLEXIBLE COMPANY

Tesco Retail

HGV Driver/Shunter - Antrim DC - Nightshift 4 week rotation

Belfast, UK

Company employees:

165000

Gender diversity (m:f):

70:30

Hiring in countries

Belgium

Brazil

Brunei

Canada

Chile

China

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Mexico

Morocco

Netherlands

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Slovakia

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

United States

Vietnam

Office Locations