Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent - Luton Airport (238915/002) Luton, England
| Salary: | GBP9 - GBP9.59 per hour |
HRGO Recruitment (Luton) are one of the longest suppliers of temporary & permanent staff supporting Luton Airport. For over 10 years we been one of the main suppliers to both Ground Handlers & Airside Service Providers.
We are currently recruiting for Baggage Handlers/Ramp Agent working at the ever-expanding Luton Airport. Massive opportunities working for one of the largest European Ground Handling companies. As a Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent you will have a range of duties working in and around aircraft from the moment it lands until it takes off.
Duties include:
- Lifting & Loading Baggage of up to 32kg
- Transporting Baggage to & from the terminal using Electric Tug Cart/LDV (Light Duty Vehicles)
- Marshalling & Positioning of Aircraft before take-off and after landing
- Manoeuvring and positioning aircraft steps
- Use of 2-way radios
- Other ramp duties as delegated by the Team Leader
- Aircraft inspections.
- Daily operator checks and operate all vehicles and ramp equipment used during turnaround
- Work in accordance with agreed Company procedures
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Full UK or EU driving MANUAL license
- The ability to lift and move heavy baggage, and work outdoors in all weathers.
- A respectful, friendly and supportive approach.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations.
- Good communication skills
- Prepared to cover 24/7 operation
- Clean criminal record
- Live no more than 30-minute commute
All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and provide 5 years referencing history.
Pay Rate: £8.94 - £9.59 per hour
Shift/Hours:
Shifts will fall on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Individual shifts consist of early shifts starting at 02:30 and late shifts finishing as a late as 23:00. Shift patterns are below and all are contracted 30 hours per week with overtime available.
4 on 2 off – 2 Early & 2 Late shifts
6 on 3 off - 3 Early & 3 Late shifts
- Applicants must attend mandatory 1-2 weeks mandatory paid training, usually Monday-Friday.