Ramp Agent - 25 hours

Menzies Aviation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Manchester seeks a reliable individual for ramp and baggage handling duties. Responsibilities include overseeing baggage sortation, conducting safety checks, and operating ground service equipment in a safe manner. Required qualifications include a valid driving license, criminal record check, and airside security clearance. This role ensures adherence to health and safety standards while maintaining high performance. Join us to be part of a dedicated and inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all relevant baggage sortation duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out area hazard checks.
• Carry out aircraft inspections.
• Report any faults or irregularities with equipment.
• Operate relevant company GSE safely and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Full 5 year work/unemployment/education history

Valid Passport

Full and valid UK Driving Licence

Criminal Record Check

Airside Security Clearance

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, deliveringtime-critical logistics servicesat 350locationsin more than 65countries,across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

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.

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.
• Carryout area hazard checks.
• Carryout aircraft inspections.
• Carryout equipment inspections, pre-trip, daily & weekly.
• Report any faults orirregularities with equipment, facilities or processes to the appropriate Management.
• Carryout Towing, Pushback & Head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Operate position and removeall relevant company GSE required for our customer airlines, in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• During winteroperation 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 AirsideSecurity 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 ofour recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about.

Application Instructions

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