Ground Handling Agent

ABM UK; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern

Enhanced overtime rates

26 Days leave per year

Regular promotion opportunities

Discounted shopping, food and beverage

Free staff car parking

Discounted commuter travel

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Ryanair/Blue Handling at Stansted Airport is recruiting Baggage/Aircraft Handlers to join our Ground Operations Team. These are full-time, permanent roles with a 4-on-2-off shift pattern, a 40-hour week, and a competitive annual salary of £28,857.

No prior airport experience is required as our training team will prepare you with classroom and practical sessions. You will work in a large team to ensure on-time flights and high passenger satisfaction during a busy summer schedule.

Qualifications

• Self-starter, motivated and eager to learn.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment
• Full UK drivers' licence

Responsibilities

• Load and unload baggage and freight from Ryanair Group aircraft.
• Operate airport vehicles to move baggage to/from the terminal.
• Carry out aircraft push-backs using state-of-the-art machinery.
• Ensure the airline's turnaround targets, including 25-minute turnarounds, are met.
• Assist passengers during boarding where needed.
• Be a collaborative team player and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Motivated and learn quickly

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

LOCATION: Stansted Airport

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 2 off

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

SALARY: £28,857 per annum

• *Exciting new roles* *

Ryanair/Blue Handling are currently recruiting Baggage/Aircraft Handlers to join our Ground Operations Team at Stansted Airport. We have recently announced our largest summer schedule with a record 50 based aircraft. At our largest European hub, in 2025 we are now recruiting staff to provide all the required under-wing ground support services for our operation ready for our biggest ever summer schedule at Stansted Airport. These are exciting roles at the forefront of our Stansted operation in a financially secure airline, working in teams to deliver a range of critical services to our aircraft and passengers. These roles are all full time and permanent positions, successful candidates will be working as part of a large team to ensure that our flights depart on-time and our passengers are happy with the service. No previous airport experience is required as our fantastic training team will prepare you for your new role with both classroom and practical. This role is ideal if you want to kickstart your career in aviation. NB. This is a shift-based role with shifts around the airport opening times and busy flight schedule (early starts, evenings, weekends and holidays)

Duties include;

• Loading and unloading of baggage & service freight from Ryanair Group aircraft
• Operation of vehicles around the airport to transport baggage to/from the main terminal
• Carrying out aircraft push-backs using state of the art machinery
• Ensure the airline's industry leading 25-minute turnarounds are completed
• Assist passengers during boarding where needed
• Act as a team player and work effectively with your team
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety protocols

Requirements;

• Self-starter, motivated and eager to learn
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment
• Full UK drivers' licence

Successful candidates will be required to complete a full 5-year background check in order to obtain an airport ID.

Benefits

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• 4 days on, 2 days off roster pattern (4 early shifts, 2 off & 4 late shifts, 2 off)
• Enhanced overtime rates
• 26 Days leave per year
• Regular promotion opportunities before each new season
• Discounted shopping, food and beverage with a Stansted Airport ID across the airport
• Free staff car parking
• Discounted commuter travel for public transport
• Bike to work scheme