MEL Airport Hi-Lift Truck Driver

at  Star Aviation Services

INTRODUCTION:

Star Aviation is Australia’s most dedicated ground handling service provider, partnering with 19 airlines across 9 airports Australia-wide. We pride ourselves on being big enough to manage, yet small enough to care!

DESCRIPTION:

The High Lift Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of Star’s Ground Service Equipment (GSE), as well as a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to driving of trucks, vehicle maintenance and assisting with cabin cleaning and linen/stock deliveries.

Service Delivery

• Prepare and manoeuvre the vehicle for airside use, marshalling the truck alongside the aircraft, driving of hi-lift trucks
• Loading and unloading of stock and assisting with the delivery and transport of linen on and off the truck when attached to the aircraft
• Sorting of items allocated to the truck (for collection and/or delivery)
• Conduct regular checks on the vehicle for compliance and refuelling of vehicles
• Maintain procedures and practices which contribute to the safety of airside traffic and operations
• Deliver Cabin Cleaning services on behalf of Star Aviation customers in accordance the airline procedures under the direction of a Team Leader/s, ensuring compliance and safety regulations are met to the highest standards at all times
• Represent both the Airline and Star to the highest level ensuring customer satisfaction
• Work either alone or as part of a team
• Actively participate in undertaking duties in a safe, professional manner
• Ensure at all times you act in accordance with Star Aviation guidelines and appropriate and professional standards
• Report all incidents as per procedure/s
• Other reasonable duties as directed

Collection of Deliveries, Linen and/or Stock

• Carry out collections and deliveries of off/on airport with suppliers as directed by your Manager
• Ensure to collect deliveries in a safe and timely manner
• Reconcile and ensure deliveries collected are accurate and if there are any discrepancies, you must immediately notify your Manager.

Management of GSE

• Ensure the safe and secure operation of all equipment
• Report equipment malfunction to your Manager as per procedure
• Where qualified, operate Ground Service equipment (GSE) in accordance with correct procedures

Please refer the Job description for details