Baggage Handler - East Midlands

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

Job summary

A leading UK airline is seeking Baggage Handlers at East Midlands Airport. This challenging role involves safely loading and unloading luggage, ensuring on-time departures, and requires a full UK driving licence. With a fixed-term contract until November 2026 and opportunities for additional hours, this position also offers competitive pay plus allowances, holiday entitlement, and several employee benefits such as discounts and life assurance.

Benefits

Free car parking

Life assurance

34 days holiday

Colleague discounts

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role with heavy lifting.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Comfortable handling luggage under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Load and allocate baggage to the correct aircraft.
• Drive airside vehicles safely.
• Support operations during disruptions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Focus under pressure

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Salary: £13.19 per hour plus £3.30 unsociable hour allowance

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at East Midlands 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: Undertakethe 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?

• £13.19 per hour, plus an additional £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between11:00pm - 04:59am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & 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 Contractuntil November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.
• 20 hour per week contracts or 20 hour rising to 30 hour per week contracts - 30 hours are available during our busy Summer period (approximately April - November) subject to operational requirements and performance in role.
• 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!