Baggage Handler - Manchester Airport - 09FEB START

First Call Contract Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency supporting the aviation sector seeks Baggage Handlers at Manchester Airport. This position emphasizes delivering excellent customer service, processing baggage using both manual and automated systems, and ensuring compliance with airline policies. The role is full-time and permanent, offering £13.99 per hour, starting on February 9, 2026. Applicants should be fit, have good communication skills, and possess a full driving license for required duties.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must attend a medical examination.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Provide 5 years of address history.
• Provide 5 years of reference history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest customer service at all times.
• Process baggage for onward travel.
• Operate specialist equipment in Baggage Handling Unit.
• Ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Calm and professional demeanor

Physical fitness

Quick reaction to situations

Job description

Overview

First Call Aviation is hiring @ Manchester Airport. Exiting Opportunity for a career in Aviation.

GET ON THE NEXT PLANE TO A NEW CAREER FOR THE NEW YEAR - WE START YOUR JOURNEY ON 09 FEB 2026

We are exciting to offer more opportunities at Manchester Airport working as a Baggage Handler. You will be in the front line of maintaining the highest standards of the customer experience for passengers and be an integral part of a skilled team.

Permanent positions available.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver the highest customer service at all times
• Processing baggage for onward travel
• Processing customers baggage using manual and automated systems
• Operating specialist equipment within the Baggage Handling Unit
• Delivering baggage to aircraft side in preparation for loading
• Ensure compliance in both airline and airport policies
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Be calm, friendly and professional
• Be physically fit
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation
• Work well within a team
• Attend a medical
• Hold a full driving licence
• Security Process to work within Aviation and Travel
• Be able to provide 5 years address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

Working Hours and Shift

Average 30 hours + Overtime

Working hours between 0200 - 2100

Working shift pattern: 6 days on / 3 days off

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: £13.99 per hour

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 09/02/26

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)