Baggage Handler - Manchester

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading airline as a Baggage Handler at Manchester Airport. Play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of customer luggage. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, benefits like free parking, and a supportive team environment. This physically demanding role requires adaptability and teamwork, with no prior experience necessary.

Benefits

Free Car Parking

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

Annual Pay Review

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role involving heavy lifting.
• No previous experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely loading and allocation of baggage.
• Drive airside vehicles to transport baggage to aircraft.
• Support operations during disruptions and delays.

Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Client:

Jet2.com

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

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

Why join Jet2.com as a Baggage Handler?

• Hourly rate of £13.46 plus an additional £3.37 per hour for unsociable hours (between 11:00 pm - 04:59 am).
• Free Car Parking at the airport & Rest areas for breaks.
• 34 days holiday entitlement per year (pro rata for part-time).
• 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, Red uniform, paid training, and more!

What will you do as a Baggage Handler?

• Ensure the accurate and timely loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the aircraft.
• Drive airside vehicles to transport baggage to aircraft, following Service Level Agreements.
• Work with Ramp teams to load aircraft, on the ramp and inside the aircraft hold, following safety instructions and weight & balance rules.
• Unload inbound baggage, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.
• Support operations during disruptions and delays.

We offer 30 hours per week on a Fixed Term Contract.

This role requires shift work with a rolling shift pattern of 4 shifts on, 2 days off, including early starts, late finishes, weekends, and bank holidays. Rosters are provided 4 weeks in advance.

What skills will I need?

• This is a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting (manual handling training provided).
• Seeking adaptable, self-motivated individuals with good time management skills who enjoy teamwork.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into aircraft.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and pass a medical exam administered by the airport.

No previous experience necessary. If you want to join Jet2.com, apply today.

Note: Only one application per role is permitted. Please apply only for the airport where you wish to work.