AddressVacancy Title: Heliport Technician
Vacancy Location: Aberdeen Heliport, Aberdeen
Engagement Type: Permanent, Part Time - Weekends Only
What You Can Expect from the Role
Working within the Heliports at Aberdeen you will be responsible for issuing Survival Suits and Lifejackets to those travelling offshore. Prior to the passenger’s departure you will check that all Survitec safety equipment is being worn correctly and provide a verbal brief detailing key safety information. In this exciting customer facing role, working at the front line of Heliport operations, you are expected to deliver a high level of professional service to those working in the offshore sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Issue Survival Suits and Lifejackets to those travelling offshore
- Check that passengers are wearing all safety equipment correctly
- Deliver a verbal safety brief to passengers prior to them boarding the aircraft
- Meet all inbound flights and ensure all safety equipment is returned correctly
- Prepare returned suits for delivery back to the service centre for inspection
- Carry out daily checks on Lifejackets, Emergency Breathing Systems and PLB’s
- Prepare flight paperwork to Survitec and regulatory standards
- Manage Survival Suit and Lifejacket stock levels at heliport sites
- Liaise with customers and stakeholders
- Raise suggestions to improve our products and processes
- Ensure assigned daily workload is achieved to meet customer requirements and targets
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.
The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
Essential Criteria
- Educated to high school level or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent attention to detail
- Can confidently communicate verbally to groups of people
- Understand the importance of survival equipment and have an appreciation of how adhering to company procedures is crucial.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Appetite to deliver work schedule
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Requirement to work shifts including weekend working rota
- Must be willing to travel between all Aberdeen heliport sites
Why You Should Work for Us
- 33 days holidays including public holidays
- Hybrid working policy
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance up to 4X salary
- Pension Scheme
- Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
Who are Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
How to Apply
If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via recruitment@survitecgroup.com.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.
