Job Description

Pay Rate: 32,032
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 5 on 3 off - Earlies and lates - 40 hours per week
Location: Bristol, BS48 3DY
PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.
Ready for your career to take off? Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides ground handling services at many UK airports? We're seeking a Turnaround Coordinator to play an integral role in our aviation contract, delivering a first-class service and achieving fantastic results.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Coordinating the turnaround process of an aircraft, from standing/arriving at airport, through to departure
• Ensuring that all ground handling activities are carried out correctly and efficiently (such as passenger boarding, baggage loading and aircraft refueling)
• Being the primary point of contact for ground handling agents, airport authorities and other stakeholders involved in the aircraft turnaround process
• Facilitating effective communication between different teams to ensure a seamless and timely turnaround process
• Ensuring adherence to aircraft safety protocols, such as weight and balance
• Resolving any issues or delays promptly
• Ensuring all paperwork relating to the aircraft turnaround is completed

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• An essential part of this role is having team leading/management experience
• Having previous aviation experience is desirable
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

• Be able to provide five years address history
• Be able to provide five years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID
• Pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

?WHO WE ARE
?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14th November 2025 . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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