Recruitment

Marketing Executive   Cardiff Airport 

We are excited to be looking for an experienced Marketing Executive to be part of the Marketing and PR team.

This role is full time, permanent and will be based on site at the Airport.

About the role

You will play a key role in the Marketing and PR team at Cardiff Airport and St Athan. You will support the marketing functions, ensuring effective control and implementation of the marketing plans, both online and offline.

Supporting the Company strategy of airline business development recovery, post the Covid-19 Crisis, involving the focus around route development activities in terms of business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing initiatives. To ensure focus around positive image of Cardiff Airport is maintained through regular engagement via our respective customer communications channels.

Supporting the Marketing requirements for the business by actioning and supporting the management team, through creation, development and monitoring of an effective plan which achieves key airport objectives as far as is applicable to this role

About you

We are looking for:

• 2+ years of marketing and communications experience, either agency in house role preferably within travel/tourism or airline industry
• University level education – ideally in Marketing or an equivalent qualification such as CIM
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Excellent knowledge of Wales; media, political and business landscape
• Excellent knowledge of digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing and website management
• Great team worker and relationship builder, working with both internal and external parties
• Analytical skills
• Good presentation and writing skills
• Strong sense of quality control and attention to detail
• A self-motivated team player
• Excellent knowledge of digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing and website management.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required

To find out more about this role, please click here to download the job description.

At Cardiff Airport we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role to [email protected] no later than 9am Monday 8^th August.

Site Support Operative - Cleaner   Cardiff Airport 

We are excited to be looking for a part time permanent Site Support Operative – Cleaner to be part of our busy Site Support team working at the Airport.  

The role will be Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.

About the role

You will be responsible for maintaining excellence in terms of presentation and cleanliness across all areas of the airport, upholding high standards of health and safety and always providing first class customer service to our customers and partner agencies.

About you

You will need to have excellent customer service skills and previous cleaning experience.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required

To find out more about this role, please click here to download the job description.

At Cardiff Airport we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role to [email protected].

CVs must be sent in either MS Word or PDF format.

If a high volume of suitable quality applications are received, Cardiff Airport reserves the right to close the application process if a suitable applicant is identified. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Cardiff airport is an equal opportunity employer.

Terminal Services Assistant   Cardiff Airport 

We have a number of positions available within the Terminal Team at Cardiff Airport for the role of a Terminal Services Assistant. The role is within a customer focused environment, working shifts covering a 24-hour period across seven days a week.

We have part/full time Seasonal opportunities available.

About the role

Reporting to the Terminal Operations Manager in providing an excellent standard of service to passengers. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining excellence in terms of presentation and cleanliness across all areas of the airport, following enhanced cleaning procedures, upholding high standards of health and safety, and always providing first class customer service. You will be required to work collaboratively with other departments across the airport assisting in duties where required to do so. 

Full in-post training will be given.

 About you

You will need to have excellent customer service skills gained in a customer facing environment, good physical health, a positive can-do attitude and a firm commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Good interpersonal skills are essential and an ability to work without supervision ensuring initiative is shown in your working ethic.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Successful competition of a Criminal Records Check will be required
• Full Clean Driving Licence

To find out more about this role, please click here to download the job description.

At Cardiff Airport we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected].

CVs must be sent in either MS Word or PDF format.

If a high volume of suitable quality applications are received, Cardiff Airport reserves the right to close the application process if a suitable applicant is identified. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Cardiff airport is an equal opportunity employer

Facilities Management Technician (Aeronautical Ground Lighting)

The post holder will be part of the Cardiff Airport and St Athan F.M. Department team, reporting to the Technical Department Manager.

The post holder primary duties will be centered around the Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) but when required undertaking general FM duties and maintenance to support operational requirements

The post holder should be pro-active and able to work well both individually and as part of a team with the ability to develop their own personal skills and the skills of those around them.

As part of a team, you will be responsible to help successfully deliver the Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) contract, this will include fulfilling its statutory obligations by providing a full planned maintenance schedule of works whilst also providing a reactive breakdown response, thus harmonising both customer and organisational requirements.

The post holder must be prepared for shift working, along with the participation of call out duties and occasional overtime to support operational requirements.

Please click here to download the job description.

If you wish to apply for the vacancy, please provide a CV and along with a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role to [email protected]. 

If a high volume of suitable quality applications are received, Cardiff Airport reserves the right to close the application process if a suitable applicant is identified. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Cardiff airport is an equal opportunity employer

Cardiff Airport is an important part of the transport infrastructure in Wales and a major contributor to the local economy, supporting 2,400 aviation-related jobs.  As the national airport for Wales, it drives over £246m of direct economic benefit to the region every year with over 30% of passengers being visitors to the country. Prior to COVID-19 passenger growth had reached over 50% since the Airport came under public ownership in 2013. This growth reflects the Airport’s position as not only a point of departure, but also as a key international gateway for visitors to the UK.  

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cardiff Airport airfield has remained open as it is vital, as a key part of the national infrastructure that it remains in a position to support any essential flying for the UK whether it be freight, emergency, or other essential or legitimate travel.  

St Athan airfield is also managed, operated and maintained by Cardiff Airport, and handles military, training and other non-passenger flights.  

The successful candidate will provide and assist in the provision of the Electrical and Facilities Maintenance Services on behalf of Cardiff Airport & St Athan Aerodrome and act as an integral part of the aerodrome  & terminal Facilities Maintenance Team. He/She will primarily be responsible to help successful delivery of the planned maintenance regime, fulfilling industry and aviation statutory obligations, whilst also providing a breakdown reactive response harmonising both customer and organisational requirements across 2 airfields. 

Candidates must be able to work with the community to educate and deliver to the benefit of the public. The position is open to applicants who can demonstrate that they can work effectively in a team environment, have strong communication skills, self-discipline and work a rotating shift pattern. 

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• In possession of essential qualifications detailed in the job description 
• Be in possession of a valid full driving licence 
• Able to legally work in the UK 
• Applicants will require successful completion of a Criminal Records Check 

Please click here to download the job description.  

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. 

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected].  

CVs must be sent in either MS Word or PDF format. 

 Cardiff Airport is an equal opportunities employer.

Cardiff Airport is an important part of the transport infrastructure in Wales and a major contributor to the local economy, supporting 2,400 aviation-related jobs.  As the national airport for Wales, it drives over £246m of direct economic benefit to the region every year with over 30% of passengers being visitors to the country. Prior to COVID-19 passenger growth had reached over 50% since the Airport came under public ownership in 2013. This growth reflects the Airport’s position as not only a point of departure, but also as a key international gateway for visitors to the UK.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cardiff Airport airfield has remained open as it is vital, as a key part of the national infrastructure, that it remains in a position to support any essential flying for the UK whether it be freight, emergency, or other essential or legitimate travel.

St Athan airfield is also managed, operated and maintained by Cardiff Airport, and handles military, training and other non-passenger flights.

A permanent position has become available for an experienced, professional and knowledgeable Fire Services Manager, with proven abilities to effectively manage a team of firefighters as part of the Cardiff Airport Team that operates between Cardiff Airport and St Athan Aerodrome. Reporting directly to the Head of Airfield Operations for Cardiff Airport and St Athan Aerodrome, the successful candidate will be part of the Cardiff Airport management team responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operational output of Rescue and Fire Fighting Services at Cardiff Airport and St Athan Aerodrome.

Candidates will need to have the following:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Fire & Rescue or Airfield management position, with previous relevant operational experience to support this.
• A solid understanding of aviation Fire Fighting tactics, techniques, and procedures, with an in-depth knowledge of CAA and EASA regulatory requirements relating to airport RFFS.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability and willingness to effectively communicate at all levels within the business.
• The ability to effectively plan and organise their workload, prioritising tasks to maintain operational output.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of Emergency Exercises.
• Experience in the management of operational budgets, with the ability to be innovative in the utilisation of assets to realise opportunities of income generation.

The airport operates on a 24/7 basis and the successful candidate will be flexible and committed to attending at short notice for operational reasons, for example, special events and adverse weather conditions.

Please note the successful candidate will be asked to complete a DBS check to comply with Department for Transport regulations.

For the full job description for this role, please click here.

To be considered for this role please send a current CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. CVs must be sent in either a MS Word or PDF format.

Following shortlisting candidates will be invited to attend a selection process.

A competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

Cardiff Airport is an equal opportunities employer