Ramp Agent

**Title: Ramp Agent / Airside Warehouse Operatives** **Exciting Opportunities** - ** Pay: £13.46ph with overtime paid at £16.44**: - ** Duration: Temporary to Permanent**: - ** Hours**: 21:00-05:30 Monday to Friday - ** Location**: East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington - Accessible via the Skylink Bus Route - Free Parking Provided - Top Class Subsidised Canteen **Benefits after going Permanent**: - Pension Scheme. - Cycle to work Scheme. - Dental Care. - Discounted Costco Membership (for you +1). - Discounted Package Holidays through "Touchdown Holidays". - Occupational Health. - Share Plan - you can buy shares at the biggest logistic Company (after 3 months of permanent service). - Monthly Childcare Vouchers (after 1 year service). - Private Healthcare from £10.73 per month (after 1 year service). - Fuel ‘n’ Go (after 1 year service). - Touchdown holidays (after 1 year service). **Responsibilities for Aircraft Ramp Agent** - Safely lift, load, unload and transport mail and cargo from the aircraft to the building (working at heights) - Perform sort, load, and unload activities and move material with speed and accuracy according to established procedures to meet deadlines for business necessity. - Protect cargo and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions. - Drive and operate ground equipment, such as tugs, cargo carts, service trucks and belt loaders. - Assist with record keeping and documentation to ensure correct routing of cargo. - Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain safe working conditions for yourself and others. - Communicate with managers and lead agents to manage daily schedules. - Report equipment problems and breakdowns to facilitate fast repairs. **Qualifications for Aircraft Ramp Agent** - Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces. - Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop and climb stairs/ladders working at heights. - Familiarity with basic computer programs to assist with cargo’s record keeping. - Possess a valid driver's license and no points. - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to help achieve team goals. - Being able willing to work unsocial shifts. - Adaptability to changing priorities and time management skills. - Pass a Medical assessment and be able to pass a drug screen. - Physically fit and able to lift 25kg unaided. - Confident at working at heights. - 5 year Background and Security check pass. - Be willing to attend an Aviation Cargo Operative Course (Paid for by us). **Benefits of working for The Best Connection** - On-going Assignments. - Holiday Entitlement. - Excellent Pay rates. - Overtime. - On-Line Payslips. - Pension Provision. **Benefits & Requirements**: - Hourly rate as above (not age dependent) - 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) - Licence - Car/Van Driving Licence (Category B) - Canteen - Ongoing Assignment - Overtime Available - Possible permanent position following a successful trial period - Shift Premiums - Training Provided - Weekend Work **How to achieve higher pay rate**: Working Overtime