Trainee Ground Crew
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | PLM Dollar Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
PDG Aviation Services is one of the leading onshore helicopter operators in the UK and Ireland. We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Ground Crew to join our busy team.
The position is based at our Inverness or Cumbernauld base. This is a full time and permanent position, with a 40-hour contract. The role will require working away from home at remote locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
• Refuelling aircraft both at the company base and remote operating locations
• Driving fuel bowsers and underslung equipment to remote operating locations
• Hooking on and off underslung loads at the remote operating locations
• Rigging of loads for underslung operations
• Preparation of the pick-up and drop-off points
• Ensuring the safety of the working area under and immediately around the helicopter
• Aircraft loading for passenger transfers at remote operating locations
• Routine husbandry of underslung equipment at our base
Key Requirements:
• Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors. This can include working in poor weather conditions
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to work unsupervised and to be self-motivated
• Flexible approach to working hours and patterns as the position will require working away from home and at weekends when required
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
Training:
• Full training will be provided for the role working alongside our experienced ground crew in underslung and helicopter operations
• Other training will include ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) and trailer training (if required)
Benefits
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
The position is based at our Inverness or Cumbernauld base. This is a full time and permanent position, with a 40-hour contract. The role will require working away from home at remote locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
• Refuelling aircraft both at the company base and remote operating locations
• Driving fuel bowsers and underslung equipment to remote operating locations
• Hooking on and off underslung loads at the remote operating locations
• Rigging of loads for underslung operations
• Preparation of the pick-up and drop-off points
• Ensuring the safety of the working area under and immediately around the helicopter
• Aircraft loading for passenger transfers at remote operating locations
• Routine husbandry of underslung equipment at our base
Key Requirements:
• Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors. This can include working in poor weather conditions
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to work unsupervised and to be self-motivated
• Flexible approach to working hours and patterns as the position will require working away from home and at weekends when required
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
Training:
• Full training will be provided for the role working alongside our experienced ground crew in underslung and helicopter operations
• Other training will include ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) and trailer training (if required)
Benefits
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Programme