Baggage Handler

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at East Midlands Airport, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers. What will you do in the role? Be Present: Undertake the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft and unload inbound items for return flights onto Baggage Carousels. Take Responsibility: Drive our airside vehicles and transport baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements. Create Memories: Handle our customers’ luggage with care and support our operation so customers depart on time. Work as One Team: Support colleagues during disruption and delays. What will you need? Physically demanding role involving heavy lifting (manual handling training provided). Understand the importance of safety and accountability. Comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into aircraft. Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast‑paced environment. Adaptable, self‑motivated and enjoy working as part of a team. Full UK driving licence and medical clearance. What can we offer you? £13.19 per hour plus a £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociable hours (11:00 pm – 04:59 am). Free car parking and rest areas for breaks. 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part‑time). £250 referral bonus. Life assurance and pension scheme. Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights. Annual pay review and paid training course. Contract Details Fixed‑term contract until November 2026 (potential return for Summer 2027). 20‑hour per week or 20‑hour rising to 30‑hour per week (30 hours available during busy summer period). Rostered shifts: usually 4 shifts in a row followed by 2 rest days, patterns may vary; extra rest days added during the season. Rosters provided four weeks in advance. Apply Today At Jet2.com & Jet2holidays, we believe in creating memories for our customers and rewarding careers for our colleagues. Apply now to join our award‑winning team #J-18808-Ljbffr