Ramp Agent

Swissport; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services company based in Cairns is seeking Ramp Service Agents and Baggage Handlers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the airport tarmac, engaging in tasks such as loading and unloading baggage and cargo, as well as providing cabin cleaning services. Successful candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and essential on-site support. Working with a team, you'll ensure the seamless functioning of airport operations. Applicants must have a valid Australian driver's license and the right to work in Australia.

Benefits

On-site employee parking

Uniforms provided

Opportunities for career advancement

Accrual of annual and personal leave

Comprehensive and paid training

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, 24 hours a day.
• Ability to lift up to 32kg repetitively.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Australian driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft baggage efficiently.
• Safely transfer luggage to and from aircraft.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth operations.
• Manage baggage flow using sorting equipment.

Skills

Flexibility for 7-day roster

Good physical fitness for lifting

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Job description

Job Summary

Ramp Service Agents and Baggage Handlers are essential to the seamless functioning of airport operations, working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. This role provides a unique opportunity to work directly on the airport tarmac, engaging in tasks such as sorting, loading, and unloading baggage and cargo, providing cabin cleaning services, and assisting with aircraft pushback.

Your activities

• Load and unload aircraft baggage efficiently.
• Safely transfer luggage to and from aircraft.
• Handle baggage weighing up to 35kg repetitively.
• Operate in various weather conditions and confined spaces.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth operations, including sorting, loading, and unloading baggage and cargo accurately.
• Manage baggage flow for departing and arriving flights using sorting equipment and manual handling techniques effectively.

Your profile

• Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, 24 hours a day.
• Good physical fitness for lifting up to 32kg.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Australian Citizen/Resident with unlimited work rights.
• Possession of a valid Australian driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

What We Offer

• On-site employee parking available.
• Uniforms provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Accrual of annual and personal leave.
• Comprehensive & paid training and ongoing support provided.

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

Only permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, or those who have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand may apply.