Ramp Agent

The Launch Group are currently recruiting for Ramp Agents at Newcastle International Airport

Contract: 30 hours per week, permanent

**Salary: £11.64**

**Hours**:Contract, 30 hrs per week, Permanent

**Location**: Newcastle International Airport
- Driving Licence (required)

Working at Swissport has so many different faces and one thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment. If you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, join us As a Swissport Ramp Agent, you will play a vital role in our airport operation.

The airport is a fast-paced and safety focussed team environment.

**Job responsibilities**

The following responsibilities are associated with this job role:

- Aircraft baggage loading and unloading
- Baggage sorting and transportation
- Aircraft push back
- Unit load devise control
- Airside Driving
- Delivering exceptional and safe service
- Effective team player
- Committed to learning and growth
- Self-confident and can stay calm under pressure
- Organised and can manage time well
- Physically fit as lifting up to 32kg as required
- Have a driver's license
- Fluent English speaker
- Basic - intermediate computer skills

**Qualifications & competencies**
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays)
- Ability to speak and understand the English language
- Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
- Willingness to work in inclement weather
- Able to work in a manual handling environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
- Able to work in some confined spaces (aircraft hold)
- Able to work as part of a team in a challenging environment
- Hold a full driving licence (depending on operational needs)
- Previous experience working in an aviation environment is desired

**If you have any questions, please call The Launch Group on 0191 261 8456**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.64 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Have you lived in the UK for the past 5 years?

Licence/Certification:

- UK Full Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8BZ (required)

Work Location: In person