Baggage Handler

2 weeks ago

Horley, Surrey, United Kingdom Optime Group Full time

Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Gatwick Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Ramp Agents serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.

You will be serving passengers who are traveling with the following airlines Jet2, Norse Atlantic, Norwegian, Delta, TAP Air Portugal.


What's on offer:

  • Role: Ramp Agent
  • Location: Gatwick Airport
  • Rate of pay: £13.68 per hour
  • Overtime rates: X1.5 Mon-Sat, x2 Sunday, 1.3 xmas and bank holiday
Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off

  • Shift Timing: Example times below.
  • Weekly Pay

PLEASE NOTE:
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE

Confirmed start dates:

  • 15th April 202 29th April 202 6th May 202 3rd June 2024

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The Airlines that you will be working with will be Jet2, Norse Atlantic, Norwegian, Delta, TAP Air Portugal.
  • Process customer luggage for aircraft loading and unloading, ensuring proper weight distribution.
  • Work airside and in the under croft (baggage unit).
  • Conduct aircraft marshalling tasks using hand signals and communication equipment.
  • Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for efficient airport operations.
  • Multiskilled position with opportunities for upskilling and operating various vehicles and machinery such as: mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies transporting passenger luggage and tug vehicles to help the aircraft prepare for takeoff.
  • This is a manual role; you will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight (there will be downtime between arrivals/departures).
  • Your role will require the responsibilities of driving airside Obtain your ADP (Airside Driving Permit).
  • Receive full training (6 days classroombased) and provided with full PPE.
  • Please note this role takes place both indoor and outdoor and you will experience all weather conditions.

Shifts:

An example of the shift hours:

  • Day 1: 0300 till 1200
  • Day 2: 0400 till 1300
  • Day 3: 1330 till 2230
  • Day 4: 1530 till 0000
  • OFF
  • OFF

Requirements:

  • Full manual driving licence
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Five year fully checkable reference history
  • Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC)

Benefits:

  • Opportunity of Permanent employment (performance related)
  • Discounts at most airport retailers
  • Immediate interviews are available.

PLEASE NOTE:
As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.
For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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