Baggage Handler

2 weeks ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Optime Group Full time £24,000 - £30,000 per year

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming summer season. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities.

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

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £14.48 per hour
  • Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
  • Hours per week: 30 hours per week
  • Shifts: Example times below
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Process customers' luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution
  • Work both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
  • This is a physical role, requiring candidates to be fit and able to lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly
  • Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
  • Operate various vehicles and machinery (e.g., mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles)
  • Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
  • Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround
  • Full training provided (11 days classroom-based training and shadowing) (Successful candidates will need to attend the full duration of the training.)
  • Full PPE will be provided

Shifts:

The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota (subject to change).

Example shift times:

4 on 4 off rolling :

  • Day 1: 03:00AM to 11:30AM
  • Day 2: 04:00AM to 11:30AM
  • Day 3: 12:30AM to 20:30PM
  • Day 4: 14:30PM to 22:00PM
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Requirements:

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Five-year fully checkable reference history
  • Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is within the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this role, please submit your CV today

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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