Airport Baggage & Ramp Handler – Early Shifts, Upskilling

Optime Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Overtime opportunities

Free Airport Parking

Temp to Perm

Job summary

Optime Group is recruiting experienced Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents for Gatwick Airport. The role offers full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and a clear progression path from BHU to Ramp with pay increases.

You will be required to work outdoors and indoors, lift up to 30 kg, and operate airport equipment. A full UK manual driving licence and ADP are essential, with 5-week BHU and rotating 5-on/3-off shifts.

Qualifications

• Full Manual UK driving licence required.
• Ability to lift and move luggage up to 30 kg.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customer luggage for aircraft loading and unloading with correct weight distribution.
• Work airside and in baggage handling areas, in various weather.
• Collaborate with ramp and ground handling staff for efficient operations.
• Operate equipment such as mobile stairs, belt loaders, and tugs as trained.
• Will spend initial weeks in BHU before upskilling to Ramp with pay progression.
• Obtain Airside Driving Permit (ADP) if not already held.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Tools

Airside Driving Permit (ADP)

UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Optime Group is recruiting experienced Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents for Gatwick Airport. The role offers full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and a clear progression path from BHU to Ramp with pay increases.

You will be required to work outdoors and indoors, lift up to 30 kg, and operate airport equipment. A full UK manual driving licence and ADP are essential, with 5-week BHU and rotating 5-on/3-off shifts.