Baggage Handler

4 months ago


Horley, 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. The job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities.

**What's on offer**:

- Rate of pay: £12.94 per hour.
- Shift Pattern: 4 on 2 off or 4 on 4 off
- Hours per week: 40 hours per week.
- Shift Timing: Example times below.
- Weekly Pay(every Friday).
- Temp to Perm (performance based).

**Confirmed start dates**:

- 2nd April 2024
- 8th April 2024
- 15th April 2024

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:

- You will be working both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit).
- 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 the aircraft.
- Full training will be given(5 days classroom-based training and shadowing).
- Full PPE will be provided.

**Shifts**:
**An example of the shift hours**:4 on 4 off rolling (Nights)**:

- Night 1: 19:00PM to 07:00AM
- Night 2: 19:00PM to 07:00AM
- Night 3: 19:00PM to 07:00AM
- Night 4: 19:00PM to 07:00AM
- OFF
- OFF
- OFF
- OFF

**4 on 2 off rolling (Days)**:

- Day 1: 03:00AM to 10:30AM
- Day 2: 05:00AM to 14:00PM
- Day 3: 12:00PM to 22:00PM
- Day 4: 12:00PM to 22:00PM
- OFF

OFF

**Requirements**:

- A Full manual driving licence is mandatory.
- 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**:

- Free Staff Car Parking.
- 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.