Airside Operative

John Menzies; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Glasgow is seeking individuals for ramp and baggage handling roles. Responsibilities include loading and unloading aircraft, maintaining a safe work environment, handling paperwork, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A full 5-year work history and security clearance are prerequisites. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• A full 5 year work/unemployment/education history is required.
• Criminal Record Check and Airside Security Clearance are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading aircraft.
• Using BRS or manual bingo cards while working in BSA.
• Assist in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Complete necessary paperwork for the turnaround.
• Report any damage to company property.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Ability to work under strict time constraints

Education

Proof of Right To Work in the UK

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Lead Agent & Airside Duty Manager. Delivering high performance standards around all aspects of ramp and baggage handling, meeting the requirements of our customers and maintaining health and safety and overall good working practices in accordance to company policies and procedures at all times.

What you will be doing

• Loading & unloading aircraft.
• Using either BRS or manual bingo cards while working in BSA.
• Assist Leads, Duty Managers & Management in ensuring the workplace is a safe environment to work.
• Complete any necessary paperwork relating to the turnaround.
• Take care of and report any damage to company property.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Proof of Right To Work in the UK
• A full 5 year work/unemployment/education history
• Criminal Record Check and Airside Security Clearance
• Good verbal communication.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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