Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler

4 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Optime Group Full time

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Ramp Agent/Baggage Handlers to join a well-respected and successful client at Luton Airport. This job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £13.63 per hour
  • Shift Pattern: 6 on 3 off.
  • Shift Timing: Part Time
  • Weekly Pay
  • Temp to Perm (performance based)
  • Free Airport parking.

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

Confirmed start dates:

  • 06/01/2025
  • 03/02/2025
  • 03/03/2025
  • 24/03/2025

Key Duties:

  • All colleague's will begin as Baggage Handlers and will remain in this role for a minimum of 3 months, after which you will be up skilled to a Ramp Agent where you will remain. Further up skill after 3 months within the Ramp position and an increased rate of pay after 6 months.
  • Candidates will be processing customers luggage, ensuring they are loaded into the aircraft for departure and unloaded and transported to the airport on arrival. Ensuring the proper distribution of weight and balance.
  • You will be working both airside and within the Under croft (baggage unit).
  • This is a manual role; candidates will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight - It is important to know that there will be down time during your shift between arrivals or departures.
  • Aircraft Marshalling tasks including guiding arriving and departing aircraft on the ground, using hand signals and communication equipment to ensure safe and efficient movements.
  • This is a multi-skilled position whereas the role progresses, candidates will be given the opportunity to upskill and to operate several different vehicles and items of machinery within the role, for example - mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies transporting passenger luggage and tug vehicles to help the aircraft prepare for take-off.
  • 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 aircraft.
  • It is a preference for successful candidates to be experienced drivers.
  • Full training will be given. (6 days classroom-based training)
  • Full PPE will be provided.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 6 on 3 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change

An example of the shift hours:

  • Day 1: 0500 till 1425
  • Day 2: 0530 till 1455
  • Day 3: 0500 till 1530
  • Day 4: 1430 till 2355
  • Day 5: 1300 till 2225
  • Day 6: 1300 till 2225
  • OFF
  • OFF
  • OFF

Requirements:

  • Full manual driving licence.
  • 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 to be completed prior to your start date.
  • Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).

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.



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