Ground Handling Agent

ABM; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on, 2 days off roster

Enhanced overtime rates

26 Days leave per year

Promotion opportunities

Staff car parking

Discounted travel for Stansted Airport

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Stansted Airport is recruiting Baggage/Aircraft Handlers to join our Ground Operations Team. These are full-time, permanent roles designed to support the busy summer schedule and ensure on-time departures.

No previous airport experience is required as training is provided by our team. You will work a 4 on, 2 off pattern with shifts around opening times, including early starts, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK drivers’ licence.
• Successful candidates will undergo a full 5-year background check to obtain an airport ID.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Self-starter

Motivated

Eager to learn

Fast-paced environment

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

• 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