Airside Operative - Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in London is seeking an operatives role focused on airside ground handling and de-icing. You will support on-load/off-load of baggage, coordinate with the flight deck, operate equipment safely, and drive on the airside under training guidelines.

The role requires attention to safety, good communication, and the ability to work under time constraints in a team environment. Driving licence and a solid 5-year work history are needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under strict time constraints and in a team.
• Ability to work at height safely.
• Awareness of potential hazards in the working environment.
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Full and valid Driving licence with a 5-year work history.

Responsibilities

• On-load and off-load baggage manually or mechanically.
• Carry out Head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck.
• Operate position and remove company equipment safely.
• Full De‑icing duties as per seasonal requirements.
• Airside Driving.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Working at height

Customer service

Verbal communication

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

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

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

Deliver high performance standards around all aspects of airside ground handling and de‑icing and, meeting the requirements of our customers and maintaining health and safety and overall good working practices in accordance with company policies and procedures at all times.

What You Will Be Doing

• On-load and off-load baggage manually or mechanically, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Carry out Head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Operate position and remove company equipment, in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Full De‑icing duties as per seasonal requirements.
• Airside Driving.

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

• Ability to work under strict time constraints, work in a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to work at height.
• An awareness of potential dangers within the working environment
• Good customer service and verbal communication skills
• Full and valid Driving licence and a fully checkable 5-year work history

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 to 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.