Baggage Handler - Bristol

Jet2.com; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading airline company in the UK is seeking Baggage Handlers at Bristol Airport to ensure the safety and security of customer luggage. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including loading and unloading baggage, driving airside vehicles, and working as part of a team. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and thrive in fast-paced environments. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and employee benefits like discounts on flights and holidays.

Benefits

£15.17 per hour

Free car parking

34 days holiday entitlement

Recommend a Friend scheme

Life assurance & pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Understand the importance of safety and accountability.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into aircraft.
• Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and allocate baggage to the correct aircraft.
• Drive airside vehicles and transport baggage safely.
• Handle customers' luggage with care to ensure timely departures.

Skills

Safety and accountability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description:

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at Bristol Airport, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers.

What will you do in the role?

• Be Present: Undertake the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unloading inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.
• Take Responsibility: By driving our airside vehicles and transporting baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Create Memories: Through handling our customers luggage with care and ensuring we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.
• Work as One Team: By supporting our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays.

What will you need?

Whilst previous experience is not required, this is a physically demanding role which involves heavy lifting (manual handling training will be provided). We are looking for individuals who:

• Understand the importance of safety and accountability.
• Are comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircraft.
• Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment and in times of disruption.
• Are adaptable, self-motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team.

In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be able to pass a Medical, administered by the airport.

What can we offer you?

• £15.17 per hour, plus an additional £3.79 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between 11:00pm - 04:59am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport and rest areas to relax during breaks.
• 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part time hours).
• Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals).
• Life assurance & pension scheme.
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights.
• Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!

Contract Details

• Fixed Term Contract until November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.
• 20 or 30 hour per week contracts are available.
• Rostered Shifts: Working patterns are usually 4 shifts in a row, followed by 2 rest days, but patterns may vary to meet operational needs. Extra rest days may be added during the season.
• Rosters are provided 4 weeks in advance.

Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the Airport you wish to work at.

At Jet2.com & Jet2holidays, we believe in creating memories for our customers and a rewarding career for our colleagues, so apply today to become part of our award‑winning team!