At World Fuel, our people are our most valuable asset and your development and growth benefits our company.
Aircraft Refuelling Operator Location: Luton Airport Full Time | Shift-Based Position
Fuel the Future of Aviation
Join World Fuel, one of the world's leading aviation fuel providers, supporting airlines, airports, and aviation customers across the globe.
As an Aircraft Refuelling Operator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring aircraft are fuelled safely, efficiently, and on schedule, helping keep the aviation industry moving every day.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced LGV drivers and fuel transport professionals looking for a stable, long-term career in a highly specialised airport environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our airport operations team, you will:
- Safely load, transport, and dispense aviation fuel
- Perform into-plane refuelling activities in accordance with strict safety procedures
- Conduct vehicle inspections and operational safety checks
- Accurately record fuel deliveries and operational transactions
- Serve as a professional representative of World Fuel when interacting with airline and airport personnel
- Complete operational documentation and system updates
- Support daily operational planning and scheduling activities
- Follow all safety, security, environmental, and emergency response procedures
- Maintain required certifications and operational competencies
A Typical Day
No two shifts are exactly the same.
A typical day may include:
- Conducting pre-shift vehicle inspections
- Operating airside and coordinating with airport personnel
- Refuelling commercial and private aircraft
- Completing fuel inventory and transaction records
- Performing safety and compliance checks
- Supporting flight schedules in a fast-paced operational environment
What We're Looking For
- Required LGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Minimum 2 years driving experience
- Ability to obtain airport security clearance
- 5-year verifiable employment history
- Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Basic IT, numeracy, and documentation skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts across a 24/7, 365-day operation
- Ability to live within approximately 35 minutes of Luton Airport
- Preferred Fuel tanker experience
- Aviation or airside operations experience
- Experience working in a safety-critical environment
Why Join World Fuel?
- Stable full-time employment
- Specialist aviation fuel training
- Career development opportunities within a global organization
- A highly skilled and supportive team environment
- Work in a unique airport operations setting
- Opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and shift coverage
- Industry-leading safety standards and operational practices
At WFS, our people "Fuel Their Careers".
We work in more than 150 locations worldwide and come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds that offer an equally diverse range of skills.
As a global leader in the fuel industry, World Fuel Services offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to become part of a truly successful international corporation.
We are proud to be among the Fortune 100 companies.
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