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Supervisor – Aviation Fuelling

RAF Northolt, London

Full-Time | Aviation Operations | Career Progression Opportunity

Join a Global Leader in Aviation Fuel Services

World Fuel is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Supervisor to support our aviation fuelling operations at RAF Northolt.

This is an exciting opportunity for an operational leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced aviation environment while developing people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and ensuring excellent service delivery to customers.

Reporting to the Station Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of our fuelling operation, overseeing technicians, supporting operational performance, managing safety and compliance requirements, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of aviation fuel.

This role offers excellent exposure to airport operations and provides a strong pathway for future progression within a global organisation.

About the Role

As Supervisor, you'll help lead a small but critical team responsible for the safe storage, handling, and delivery of aviation fuel.

You will act as a key operational leader on site, supporting both people and processes to ensure that customer requirements, safety standards, and operational objectives are consistently achieved.

You'll work closely with the Station Manager, customers, airport stakeholders, suppliers, and operational teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Supervise the day-to-day aviation fuelling operation at RAF Northolt.
• Support the management of staffing levels, shift planning, and vehicle utilisation.
• Lead and motivate operational teams to deliver high levels of safety and performance.
• Act as a key point of contact for operational communications and issue resolution.
• Support emergency response activities and incident management where required.
• Provide operational cover when required to maintain customer service levels.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE).
• Ensure all fuel storage and into-plane fuelling activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct operational reviews and identify opportunities to improve safety and performance.
• Ensure product quality standards are maintained at all times.

Training & Development

• Deliver induction training for new employees.
• Coordinate and deliver annual training and competency assessments.
• Support the ongoing development and performance of operational staff.
• Ensure contractors receive appropriate site inductions and safety briefings.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with airport authorities, customers, suppliers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Liaise with airport operators and third-party service providers on operational matters.
• Support the Station Manager in maintaining positive employee and union relationships.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, efficiency, and customer service.
• Assist with procurement of operational materials, parts, and services within delegated authority limits.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• LGV Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Experience leading operational teams within aviation, transport, logistics, fuel, or other safety-critical environments.
• Strong people leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience managing safety, compliance, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers, contractors, airport authorities, and regulators.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements and best practices.

Desirable

• Aviation fuelling experience.
• Airport operations experience.
• Experience managing contractor activities and permit-to-work systems.
• Fuel storage and distribution experience.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualifications.
• Experience delivering operational training and competency assessments.

Why Join World Fuel?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a critical aviation operation
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to a wide range of airport operations
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment

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