Job Title: Ramp Agent
Pay Rate: £12.79-£12.99 Overtime x 1.5
Location: London Gatwick Airport
Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off
Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Gatwick Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Baggage Handlers serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
Confirmed start dates:
- 8th May 2023
- 29th May 2023
- 19th June 2023
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt and loaders.
- Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage from aircraft to airport and Carry out aircraft inspections/area hazard checks
- This is a manual role; candidates will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight - It is important to know that there will be down time during your shift between arrivals or departures.
- Maintain on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions
- Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions
- After full upskill training leading the pushback of the aircraft and communicating with the pilot through a headset.
Shifts:
The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota.
An example of the shift hours:
- Day 1: 0300 till 1200
- Day 2: 0400 till 1300
- Day 3: 0500 till 1700
- Day 4: 1330 till 2230
- Day 5: 1330 till 2230
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- OFF
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