Ramp Agent

PrimeFlight; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Job summary

PrimeFlight UK is seeking candidates for ground handling roles within the Ground Handling and Operations Team. You will ensure smooth baggage processing and timely aircraft turnaround while adhering to safety standards and procedures.

We value flexibility, teamwork and proactive people who can work early starts, late finishes and night shifts. Benefits include pension, cycle to work, employee discounts, free parking and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum 5-year work history with no gaps.
• UK resident for the last 5 years.
• Clear DBS certificate required.
• Flexibility to meet business needs, including early starts, late finishes, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete processes in accordance with CAA and DfT regulations and airline procedures.
• Perform accurate and efficient sortation of outbound passenger baggage.
• Take active involvement in all Aircraft Turnaround processes (arrival, unload/load, and services).
• Safe and efficient operation of Ground Service Equipment.
• Regular preventative maintenance within the operational environment (FOD checks, equipment checks).
• Provide input to baggage loading/unloading problems with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work cohesively as part of the team to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure high standards of service for customers.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Proactive team ethos

Teamwork

Flexible night shift readiness

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

At PrimeFlight UK, we take pride in our essential role of keeping flights on schedule and ensuring that passengers, baggage and cargo reach their destinations safely and efficiently. We believe that it’s the small things that matter like details, improvements, and investments that collectively make a difference for our customers, employees, partners, and the world we live in.

If you are passionate about quality service, with a commitment to putting our customers at the center of everything you do, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and dedication are valued and where you can grow and develop your career.

You will be working in the Ground Handling and Operations Team, ensuring consistent delivery of high performance standards in the provision of the smooth, timely and accurate processing of passenger baggage and aircraft turnaround.

Role Responsibilities:

We have plenty of challenge to keep you motivated, and help you to grow. These will be your key responsibilities; you should recognise some of these in relation to your current skills and experience as well as some objectives that you will need training & development to achieve.

• Complete processes and activities, in accordance with both CAA and DfT regulations and Airline(s), Airport(s) and company procedures.
• Perform accurate and efficient sortation of outbound passenger baggage.
• Take active involvement in all Aircraft Turnaround processes (including but not limited to aircraft arrival, baggage/cargo unload, baggage/cargo onload, cargo running, operations of ground services equipment ) as instructed by Team Leader.
• Safe and efficient operation of Ground Service Equipment.
• Regular preventative maintenance within the operational environment (including but not limited to removal of FOD, Ground Service Equipment checks/cleaning).
• Provide assistance and input to any baggage loading/unloading problems with accuracy and efficiency ensuring Team Leaders are advised.
• Work cohesively as part of the team so as to improve co-operation leading to the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.
• Collaborate closely and work together with other departments to ensure our customers receive a high standard of services

What were looking for?

• Be able, without exception, to provide a 5-year history (with no gaps) including work and none work activities.
• Have been a UK resident for the last 5 years
• Would you be able to acquire a clear DBS certificate?
• Do you have the flexibility to meet business needs, with early starts, late finishes, and night shifts, along with the flexibility to work overtime as required?
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and understand written instruction and information
• Proactive approach to all work requirements and a team centred ethos.
• Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous Ramp Experience is desirable

Your supervisor may ask you to take on additional work outside of this or perhaps additional responsibilities, this will be discussed with you first. We work with integrity and want you to master the role, adopt our way of agile and flexible working and work together to develop your skills and experiences with us.

Why Join Us?

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

PrimeFlight UK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees