Support Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
A position has become available within the Terminal Team at Cardiff Airport for the role of a Support Operative. The role is within a customer focused environment, working shifts covering a 24-hour period across seven days a week.
About the role
Reporting to the Terminal Operations Manager in providing an excellent standard of service to passengers. The role has a responsibility for maintaining excellence in terms of cleanliness and presentation across all areas of the airport. Following enhanced cleaning procedures and upholding high standards of health and safety. 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 and cleaning experience in a similar role, 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 completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required.
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At Cardiff Airport we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AS
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Operative roles across Cardiff Airport's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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