Job description
Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Bristol International Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Ramp Agents/Baggage Handlers serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.
Delighted to announce a new pay rate of £12.81 per hour!
Start Dates:
- 19th June 2023
- 10th July 2023
- 7th August 2023
- 4th September 2023
- Candidates will be processing customers luggage, ensuring they are loaded into the aircraft for departure and unloaded and transported to the airport on arrival.
- You will be working both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
- 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.
- This is a multi-skilled position where as the role progresses, candidates will be given the opportunity to upskill and to operate several different vehicles and items of machinery within the role, for example - mobile stair units for passenger boarding, buggies transporting passenger luggage and tug vehicles to help the aircraft prepare for take-off.
- Full training will be given
- Please note that the role takes place both indoor and outdoor and will experience all weather conditions.
- Full PPE will be provided.
- Full UK Driving License Required
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: 0500 till 1400
- Day 2: 0500 till 1400
- Day 3: 0500 till 1700
- Day 4: 1330 till 2230
- Day 5: 1330 till 2230
Requirements:
- Passport or Birth Certificate
- UK Settled Status (If applicable)
- Proof of National Insurance
- Proof of (current) Address
- 5 Year Address History
- 5 Year Work Reference History
Benefits:
- Opportunity of fulltime employment (performance related)
- Free Airport parking
- Discounts at most airport retailers
- Immediate interviews and induction training is available
- NOW £12.81 per hour!
- Upskill opportunities leading to a further increased rate after successful training £13.31!
- 40 hours per week
- Overtime Premiums available.
- Overtime paying time and half (1.5)
- PAID WEEKLY