Ramp Operative

Harrods Aviation Limited; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Happy Birthday Day

Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount)

AES contributory pension scheme

Onsite Parking

Job summary

Harrods Aviation is seeking a Ramp Operative to join our Engineering team at London Stansted Airport. You will provide ramp services to our discerning customers and perform ground handling duties across airside operations.

The role requires previous ramp handling experience (pushbacks and towing), a full UK driving licence, and the right to live and work in the UK. You must be flexible, calm under pressure, and capable of working shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in ramp handling and ground services.
• Ability to perform pushbacks and towing.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Right to live and work in the UK; sponsorship unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Provide ramp services and ground handling for Harrods Aviation customers.
• Operate airside vehicles including towing and pushback equipment.
• Assist with baggage handling, toilet and water servicing, and de-icing as required.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Ramp handling

Pushbacks

Towing

Driving license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leader in the General (Private) Aviation industry. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of customer service. We are dedicated to employing only the very best individuals- those who share our passion for quality, professionalism, and exceptional client care.

We are currently recruiting for a Ramp Operative to join our established and reputable Engineering team at our Stansted base.

Location: London Stansted Airport (CM24 1AN)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week.

THE ROLE

Working as part of the Ramp team, the Ramp Operative is responsible for providing ramp services to Harrods Aviation's discerning customers and will be required to provide all aspects of ground handling services.

This will include all aspects of airside driving, including the tug for aircraft manoeuvring. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for baggage handling, providing toilet and water servicing, de-icing during the winter months, and general assistance within the wider Operations department.

THE HOURS

The successful applicant must be flexible and professional. The Stansted base operates 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Opening and closing hours are based on the customer’s requirements.

You will be required to work as part of a team covering a 24-hour operation, which will include working earlies, days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, as the needs of the business require.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Previous ramp handling experience, including pushbacks and towing, is a necessity, gained in either a commercial or private aviation setting.

The role is demanding and the successful candidate should be flexible, able to work under pressure and have the ability to prioritise whilst remaining calm.

Applicants should also have an enthusiastic, willing personality with a sense of humour and the ability to work on their own initiative. Good communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are essential.

Good computer skills and administration skills (Microsoft packages, general working knowledge of systems) are an essential requirement.

They are required to be quick thinking and very adaptable, as the nature of our business often dictates unique requirements.

The role is often demanding, requiring our staff to be organised and able to co-ordinate and communicate with all other departments.

They have to be multi-skilled, often have to undertake several tasks at once, whilst ensuring that they maintain a professional attitude at all times.

A full UK driving license is essential, and you will need to have access to your own transport to enable you to commute to our location out of hours when public transport is not available.

You will also need to have a 5-year checkable history to obtain an airport ID pass.

You must hold the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Please note the company is NOT able to offer sponsorship for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

BENEFITS

• Enhanced annual leave entitlements (6 weeks increasing to 7 weeks over 5 years).
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Happy Birthday Day.
• Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount).
• AES contributory pension scheme.
• Onsite Parking.