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Client:
Optime Group
Location:
Horley, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Customer Service
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Yes
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Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Aviation Recruitment Experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at South Terminal, Gatwick Airport for the upcoming summer season. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
What's on offer:
* Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
* Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off (Days) or 4 on 4 off (Nights)
* Shifts: Example times below
* Weekly Pay (every Friday)
* Temp to Perm (performance-based)
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Process customers’ luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution
* Work both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
* This is a physical role, requiring candidates to be fit and able to lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly
* Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
* Operate various vehicles and machinery (e.g., mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles)
* Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
* Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround
* Full training provided (5 days classroom-based training and shadowing)
* Full PPE will be provided
Shifts:
The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a 5 on 3 off or 4 on 4 off rolling rota (subject to change).
5 on 3 off rolling (Days):
* Day 1: 03:00AM to 10:30AM
* Day 2: 05:00AM to 02:00PM
* Day 3: 12:00PM to 10:00PM
* Day 4: 12:00PM to 22:30PM
* Day 5: 12:00PM to 22:30PM
* OFF
* OFF
* OFF
4 on 4 off rolling (Nights):
* Day 1: 18:00PM to 06:00AM
* Day 2: 18:00PM to 06:00AM
* Day 3: 18:30PM to 06:30AM
* Day 4: 18:30PM to 06:30AM
* OFF
* OFF
* OFF
* OFF
Requirements:
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory)
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Right to Work in the UK
* Five-year fully checkable reference history
* Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
PLEASE NOTE: As this position is within the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.
For an opportunity to interview for this role, please submit your CV today!
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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