Ramp Agents - Bristol Airport

Jet2.com Limited; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Ramp Agent to join their expanding team in Bristol. This physically demanding role involves supporting the safe arrival, positioning, and turnaround of aircraft while ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK Manual Driving Licence and have experience in aircraft handling. The company offers a competitive salary with additional shift allowances, generous perks including a profit share scheme, and opportunities for career progression. Join this dynamic team and contribute to delivering a VIP service to customers, while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

Annual pay review

Free Car Parking

Free Uniform

Contributory pension scheme

3 x Salary Life Assurance

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft handling including pushback and marshalling.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe arrival and turnaround of aircraft.
• Ensure efficient and friendly service meets customer needs.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain a clear working environment.

Skills

Aircraft Handling

Prioritization Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Tools

Specialist Airside Vehicles

Medical Equipment

Job description

Salary: £16.16 per hour plus £4.04 shift allowance for unsociable hours

Contract Type: Permanent Percentage Seasonal

Join Jet2.com as a Ramp Agent and help us send our all-important customers on holiday!

At Jet2.com we are proud to deliver a VIP Service to our customers. Following the success of the opening of our 10th UK Base in Bristol, we are expanding our fantastic Red Team to include Airside handling and are now recruiting our own in-house Ramp and Baggage Colleagues to allow us to fully manage our service delivery and ensure we deliver a fantastic service to our customers each and every time!

What will you do as a Ramp Agent?

• Supporting the safe arrival, positioning and turnaround of our aircraft.
• Ensuring specialist airside vehicles and equipment are in the right place at the right time.
• Loading of the aircraft, adhering to loading instructions and weight and balance parameters.
• Working to legal regulations and company requirements; operating all equipment in a safe manner and maintaining a clear and safe working environment for you and your colleagues.
• Ensuring the delivery of an efficient and friendly service that meets the needs of our customers and promotes our brand values.

Working in all weather conditions, this is a physically demanding role. In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence and pass a Medical, administered by the airport.

What Can We Offer You?

• £13.63 per hour, rising to £14.87 per hour + shift allowance for unsociable hours
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Free Car Parking
• Free Uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• 3 x Salary Life Assurance
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme including professional counselling
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights
• Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals)
• Many retail discounts on travel and leisure, health, & wellbeing, eating out, shopping & lifestyle

This role is available on a 30 hour per week permanent seasonal contract basis with the potential to increase to 37.5 hours in Peak. (Our permanent seasonal contracts have a short rest period in between our busy winter and summer seasons.)

As we are always on hand to help our customers, this position involves working on a rostered shift basis and requires flexibility to support our flight programme. Shifts will cover our 24/7 operation and will include working weekends and bank holidays.

Ideal candidates will have experience with aircraft handling including pushback, marshalling and headset. You will ideally hold a valid Airside Driving Permit for Bristol Airport. With a positive and conscientious approach, you will be able to prioritise effectively and ensure the safety of our customers, yourself, and your team.

Apply now to join our fantastic team and we look forward to welcoming you onboard!