Fuels Technician (Training Provided)

Description

Fuels Technician

Location: RAF Fairford.

Pay: 16.83 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:30 with flexibility required.

Contract: Initial assignment with potential extension.

Security Clearance: SC clearance required and supported by the client.

Requirement: Full UK driving licence required.

Join a critical operational team

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence contractor for a Fuels Technician to join a well-established team at RAF Fairford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical or mechanical background to move into a specialist role supporting aviation and defence operations.

Reporting to the Fuels Supervisor, you will work in a hands on environment where safety, accuracy, and reliability are essential. No previous fuels experience is required, and full training will be provided. Candidates from mechanical or hands on backgrounds such as mechanics, mechanical engineers, or plumbers are encouraged to apply.

Day to day, you will be working with fuel systems, receiving and transferring fuel, operating equipment, and carrying out checks and testing to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting day to day fuel operations across ground fuels, aviation fuels, and cryogenic systems.

Your duties will include:

Supporting the receipt, storage and distribution of fuel through pipelines and tanker vehicles

Operating fuel systems, storage facilities and related equipment

Carrying out fuel sampling and testing to ensure quality standards are met

Monitoring fuel levels and assisting with stock planning

Following operational procedures and adapting to changing requirements

Maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting requirementsHealth, safety and compliance

This role operates in a highly regulated environment and safety is a top priority.

You will:

Follow UK Health and Safety regulations and USAF standards

Ensure compliance with all operational, environmental and quality procedures

Handle fuels and hazardous materials safely and responsibly

Work closely with health, safety and quality teams

Adhere to mandatory programmes and operational policiesWorking environment

This is a hands on role working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

You should be comfortable with:

Manual handling tasks

Standing and walking for extended periods

Working in a fast paced and sometimes noisy environmentRequirements

Essential

Full UK driving licence

Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast paced environment

Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilityDesirable

Background in a hands on or mechanical role such as mechanic, engineer or plumber

ADR or CPC Class 2 licence

Experience in fuels operations or similar environments

Familiarity with military or defence environmentsSecurity clearance

This role requires Security Clearance. The process will be supported by the client; however, candidates must be confident they meet UK residency and background requirements to successfully obtain clearance.

Start dates will be dependent on clearance completion.

Additional information

Flexibility is required as shift times may change, and occasional night work or overtime may be required

Contract length may extend beyond the initial period based on operational requirementsWhy apply

Full training provided with entry into a specialist and in demand field

Opportunity to work in a structured and professional defence environment

Gain valuable experience supporting critical operations

Potential for contract extension and longer term opportunitiesApply today

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