Ramp Agent

John Menzies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Manchester is seeking a baggage handler to support ramp and baggage operations. You will perform sortation tasks, inspections, and reporting of faults while adhering to safety standards and company policies.

The role requires a full 5-year history, valid UK driving licence, and appropriate security clearances. Diversity and inclusion are emphasised in the recruitment process. Applicants will be considered under Menzies' values and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 year work/unemployment/education history.
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence may be required by role.
• Criminal Record Check and Airside Security Clearance are required.
• Passport and National Insurance evidence must be provided.
• Diversity statement reflects inclusive recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake baggage sortation duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out area hazard checks.
• Carry out aircraft inspections.
• Carry out equipment inspections, pre-trip, daily & weekly.
• Report faults or irregularities to Management.
• Carry out towing, pushback & headset duties with flight deck communication.
• Operate GSE safely for customer airlines.
• Provide de-icing during winter operations as trained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Reporting to the Team Leader, BOH Supervisor & BOH Duty Manager. Delivering high performance standards around all aspects of ramp and baggage handling, meeting the requirements of our customers and maintaining health and safety and overall good working practices in accordance to company policies and procedures at all times.

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What you will be doing

• Undertake all relevant baggage sortation duties in a safe and efficient manner, setting up flights, using BRS & Brock scanner where required
• Carry out area hazard checks.
• Carry out aircraft inspections.
• Carry out equipment inspections, pre-trip, daily & weekly.
• Report any faults or irregularities with equipment, facilities or processes to the appropriate Management.
• Carry out Towing, Pushback & Head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Operate position and remove all relevant company GSE required for our customer airlines, in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• During winter operation provide de-icing to customer airlines in accordance with the relevant training received.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• A full 5 year work/unemployment/education history.
• Valid Passport
• Proof of National Insurance
• Full and valid UK Driving Licence
• Criminal Record Check and Airside Security Clearance

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.