Job Description

Vacancy Title:Heliport Technician

Vacancy Location:Aberdeen Heliport, Aberdeen

Engagement Type Permanent, Full Time

The Role:

This role provides customers with appropriate and well-fitting safety equipment and the knowledge to operate that equipment safely. It coordinates stock issue and return, completing all necessary company and regulatory paperwork

Duties and responsibilities

• Manages stock levels at Heliport sites; carries out daily quality checks on suits to ensure they are in full working order before issue; records issue and return of stock items using Survitec systems, ensuring all Survitec assets are logged and tracked appropriately, reporting any missing items
• Issues survival suits and equipment to flight crew, ensuring a correct fit every time and that equipment is worn correctly by every user
• Provides safety briefing to users of Survitec equipment, providing expert support and guidance to ensure all equipment is worn and operated correctly
• Returns used suits for cleaning, inspection and repair
• Prepares flight paperwork to Survitec and regulatory standard and process
• Actively seeks opportunity to identify and communicate opportunities to improve process, so they can be considered for implementation across the Survitec business
• Represents Survitec professionally during customer interactions and uses extensive product knowledge to understand and answer technical questions regarding equipment and its use
• Helps specialists set up and test new products or processes
• Carries out quality and maintenance inspections, identifying items for repair or further inspection
• Develops knowledge and understanding of Survitec policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtains authorisation from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
• Follows Survitec Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identifies and mitigates risks to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of self and others
• Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education and reading specialist materials
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
• Creates an environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
• Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintains an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and reading specialist media

Skills:

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec goals
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Why You Should Work for Us

33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)

Additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit

Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec is a global leader in Survival Technology, trusted to protect lives for over 168 years. Operating in more than 2,000 ports across 96 countries, we are the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and offshore rental PPE.
Our 2,000 global colleagues are driven by our purpose — “We Exist to Protect Lives” —designing and delivering innovative survival, fire and safety solutions that perform when lives depend on them.

How to Apply

To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.