Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent at Luton Airport

Optime Group; Luton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Optime Group is seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent for Luton Airport. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate, overtime opportunities, and a physically engaging work environment. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence and the ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage customers' luggage for aircraft.
• Operate various vehicles and machinery at the airport.
• Work in adverse weather conditions ensuring safety.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming summer season. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.17 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Hours per week: 30 hours per week
• Shifts: Example times below
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process customers’ luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution
• Work both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
• This is a physical role, requiring candidates to be fit and able to lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly
• Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
• Operate various vehicles and machinery (e.g., mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles)
• Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
• Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround
• Full training provided (5 days classroom-based training and shadowing)
• Full PPE will be provided

Shifts:

The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota (subject to change).

Example shift times:

4 on 4 off rolling :

• Day 1: 03:00AM to 11:30AM
• Day 2: 04:00AM to 11:30AM
• Day 3: 12:30AM to 20:30PM
• Day 4: 14:30PM to 22:00PM
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Requirements:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Right to Work in the UK
• Five-year fully checkable reference history
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is within the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this role, please submit your CV today!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.