Baggage Handler – 4 on 4 off, Stansted Airport

Optime Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optime Group, in partnership with a well-known Logistics Company located at Stansted Airport, is expanding its team of Baggage Operatives to support operations during terminal renovations. You will handle baggage manually and work in a busy airport environment, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires physical fitness (lifting up to 30 kg) and flexibility for a 12:30–22:30 shift window on a 4 on 4 off pattern.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and to perform simple math calculations.
• Hand, eye and foot coordination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment.
• Ability to move product in line with Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manually move bags within the terminal renovations, using trolleys between baggage belts.
• Work behind check-in desks ensuring bags are properly spaced on belts during bag system work.
• Lift and move luggage up to 30kg repeatedly; maintain accuracy and safety.
• Adhere to procedures and KPI targets; report to Team Leader or Supervisor as needed.
• Follow health, safety policies and site policies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Numerical accuracy

Hand-eye coordination

Lifting up to 30kg

Job description

Optime Group, in partnership with a well-known Logistics Company located at Stansted Airport, is expanding its team of Baggage Operatives to support operations during terminal renovations. You will handle baggage manually and work in a busy airport environment, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires physical fitness (lifting up to 30 kg) and flexibility for a 12:30–22:30 shift window on a 4 on 4 off pattern.