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Posted 05 August, 2026

Airfield Operations Technician

Manpower
Salisbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role: Airfield Operations TechnicianLocation: Boscombe DownDuration: 3 monthsRate: £22/hour PAYEInside IR35: PAYERole PurposeSupport aircraft ground handling and airfield operations activities at MOD Boscombe Down.Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of flying operations in a dynamic aviation environment.Provide operational support for aircraft movements and associated airfield activities.Key ResponsibilitiesAircraft marshalling and ground movement operations.Aircraft towing operations.Support aircraft arrival and departure activities.Operate specialist vehicles including aircraft tugs, sweepers and forklift trucks (where qualified).Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects.Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.Comply with all aviation safety, airfield operating and company procedures.Essential Skills & ExperienceExperience in aviation ground operations, aircraft handling, airfield operations or a similar operational environment.Knowledge of aircraft marshalling procedures.Knowledge of aircraft towing procedures.Knowledge of aircraft arrival and departure operations.Full UK driving licence and ability to meet CP2 Safe Colour Perception standards (essential requirement for airfield operations duties).Ability to work safely in a busy operational airfield environment.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Flexible approach to changing operational demands.Desirable Skills & ExperiencePrevious military or civilian airfield operations experience.Fixed wing and/or rotary wing aircraft handling experience.Category C (HGV) driving licence.Fork Lift Truck licence.Human Factors training.Knowledge of aviation Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ