Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent at Luton Airport

Optime Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming summer season. The role involves processing luggage, operating machinery, and collaborating with other staff to ensure efficient aircraft turnaround. Applicants must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence and have strong attention to detail. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities, offering a pay rate of £14.48 per hour.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Full PPE provided

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Five-year fully checkable reference history required.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process customers’ luggage ensuring proper loading and unloading.
• Manage downtime between arrivals and departures.
• Operate various vehicles and machinery for baggage handling.
• Collaborate with ramp agents and airline personnel for smooth turnaround.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

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 MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.48 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 (11 days classroom-based training and shadowing) (Successful candidates will need to attend the full duration of the training.)
• 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.