Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent at Luton Airport

Optime Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Optime Group is looking for a Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join the team at Luton Airport during the summer season. This full-time role entails processing luggage, managing aircraft turnaround, and complying with aviation requirements. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and must demonstrate fitness to handle physical tasks, including lifting luggage up to 30kg regularly.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Good verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process customers’ luggage and ensure proper loading/unloading.
• Work airside and manage downtime efficiently.
• Operate vehicles and machinery for various tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Teamwork

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 or 4 on 2 off
• Hours per week: 307.5 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 Under croft (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.