Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler Bristol, England
Job description
Magnus Search 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.
This is a permanent opportunity of employment following a successful 12-week trial period
The Role:
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 outside and so you will experience all weather conditions.
Full PPE will be provided.
Full UK Driving License Required
Hours
The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota.
An example of this Rota pattern is:
Day 1 - 05:00 - 14:00
Day 2 - 05:30 - 14:30
Day 3 - 06:00 - 18:00
Day 4 - 15:00 - 00:00
Day 5 - 14:30 - 23:30
Flexibility is required as start times can vary.
There will be lots of overtime available if wanted.
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
Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following interview in line with CAA requirements.
Benefits
- Opportunity of fulltime employment (performance related)
- Free Airport parking
- Discounts at most airport retailers
- Immediate interviews and induction training is available
Salary:
£12.81 per hour (with potential to increase to £14.33 via skill training)
Overtime Premiums available.
!!!PAID WEEKLY!!!
Magnus Search are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunity’s employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above-mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.97-£12.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, BS48 3DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
