Baggage Handler

2 weeks ago

Crawley, United Kingdom Optime Group Full time

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Ramp Agent to join a well-respected and successful client at Gatwick Airport. This job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.

**What's on offer**:

- Rate of pay: £15.37 per hour.
- Overtime rate: x1.5 over 40 hours worked per week.
- Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off.
- Shift Timing: Example times below.
- Weekly Pay
- Temp to Perm (performance based)

**Shifts**:
**An example of the shift hours**:

- Day 1: 0500 till 1425
- Day 2: 0530 till 1455
- Day 3: 0500 till 1530
- Day 4: 1430 till 2355
- Day 5: 1300 till 2225
- OFF
- OFF
- OFF

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

**Confirmed start dates**:

- 1st April 2024
- 22nd April 2024

**Key Duties**:

- You will be working both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit).
- Aircraft Marshalling tasks including guiding arriving and departing aircraft on the ground, using hand signals and communication equipment to ensure safe and efficient movements.
- You will be required to adapt to adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures, to ensure the safety and efficiency of ground operations.
- Collaborate with other ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the airport and the timely turnaround of aircraft.
- Full training will be given. (6 days classroom-based training)
- Full PPE will be provided.

**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).

**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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