Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent - Manchester Airport

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

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is looking for experienced Ramp Agents / Baggage Handlers to work at Manchester Airport. This full-time role offers flexible shifts on a 6 on / 3 off schedule and includes responsibilities like processing luggage, collaborating with airline personnel, and ensuring safe operations in various weather conditions. A full UK driving license and the ability to handle physical tasks are essential. Full training will be provided, and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Free Airport Parking

Weekly Pay

Temp to Perm opportunities

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK manual driving license.
• No more than 6 points on their DVLA Check.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Process customers' luggage for departure and arrival.
• Work airside and in the baggage unit.
• Perform aircraft marshalling tasks on the ground.
• Adapt to adverse weather conditions during operations.
• Collaborate with ramp agents and airline personnel.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Physically fit

Comfortable with manual handling

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Ramp Agents / Baggage Handlers to join a well-respected and successful client atManchester Airport.This job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.

What's on offer:

• Full-time | 30–37.5 hours per week | 6 on / 3 off
• £13.97 per hour
• Airline: Prime Flight
• Weekly Pay
• Free Airport Parking
• Temp to Perm (Performance Based)

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

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 6 on 3 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. Please note, your shifts can start as early as 03:00an finish no later than 12pm. Approximately 8 hours per shift.

Key Duties:

• Processing customers luggage, ensuring they are loaded into the aircraft for departure and unloaded and transported to the airport on arrival. Ensuring the proper distribution of weight and balance.

• You will be working both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit).
• This is a manual role; candidates will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight - It is important to know that there will be down time during your shift between arrivals or departures.
• Aircraft Marshalling tasks including guiding arriving and departing aircraft on the ground, using hand signals and communication equipment to ensure safe and efficient movements.
• You will be required to adapt to adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures, to ensure the safety and efficiency of ground operations.
• Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the airport and the timely turnaround of aircraft.
• Progression will involve being upskilled on specialist equipment, i.e steps, pushing the aircraft back onto the run way for take off.
• It is a essential successful candidates to be experienced drivers.
• Full training will be given. (5 days classroom-based training)
• Full PPE will be provided.

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence - Candidates must hold a valid Manual UK driving licence (All ramp vehicles are manual, anyone with a Automatic licence will not be suitable)
• No more than 6 points on their DVLA Check.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and a proactive attitude
• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting, bending, and manual handling
• Comfortable with working in confined spaces as will work in the aircraft hold
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (6 on / 3 off)
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history to be completed prior to your start date.
• Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).

• Full airside and operational training provided
• Career progression opportunities within a global aviation services provider
• A dynamic, exciting working environment close to the aircraft
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and performance

Apply Today

No two days are the same, and you will be part of a supportive, collaborative team that is central to the airport’s performance. This is an excellent entry point into the aviation industry with full training and genuine opportunities for development.

If you’re hardworking, dependable, and ready for a fast-moving airside role, apply now!

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

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