Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Equipment Operator

Primary Duties / Essential Functions
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft baggage carts, cargo dollies, ambulift , Vehicles and passenger vans in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance to license provided and within designated areas.
• Ensure that company equipment is secured from loss or damage.
• Reporting any incident, accident OR Damage of Aircraft or GSE in accordance with the written procedures.
• Uphold and protect the company’s interests and image while at the Airside
• Protect customer carrier – supplied products – e.g. ULD’s, Aircraft etc. from loss or damage by strictly adhering to written down procedures.
• Ensuring serviceability of company equipment before operating it and reporting to the Supervisor where the equipment has been found to have a defect.
• Preparing the ramp/apron area in readiness for provision of quality service to our customer carrier by setting up serviceable equipment, ensuring the equipment is parked within safe zones and performing FOD checks.
• Loading and offloading aircraft hold of customer carriers off passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies as instructed by the Supervisor or person appointed to undertake flight Supervision.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found and maintain a tidy working environment.
• Comply with all Swissport, airport authority, and carrier security requirements and ensure that driving license is valid at all times.
• Strictly adhere to ramp safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Check cargo and baggage for signs of hazards as per DGR requirements.

Qualifications
• KCSE Minimum C-
• Professional Experience: Aviation industry or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Class driving licence with at least 3 years competence in driving
• Experience: Prior experience in aviation and

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
Application letter and CV should be forwarded via email with a subject line: Application for Equipment Operator to: NBO.Recruitment@swissport.com :
The Human Resource Manager
Swissport Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 19177, 00501 Nairobi
Swissport is an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

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