Baggage Handler (Flexible Shifts) in Farnborough, Hampshire

Farnborough Airport Limited is looking to recruit a proactive Ground Handler to join the wider Ground Handling team in offering a bespoke handling service to our customers.

• Providing an efficient marshalling service to arriving aircraft.
• Performing aircraft pushback and towing including manoeuvring aircraft into and out of hangars.
• Undertaking a variety of manual handling activities including lifting and manoeuvring heavy objects and equipment in accordance with the safe principles of manual handling.
• Carrying out aircraft refuelling and aviation fuel quality control activities.
• Safely and efficiently servicing aircraft toilets and water supplies.
• Performing baggage handling, ensuring the safe loading and unloading of customer luggage which may include large and oversized items.
• Carrying out aircraft de-icing (including working at heights) and de-icing quality control activities.
• Providing special assistance to passengers and live animals.
• Clearly and concisely communicating through radio and telecommunication systems, computer devices and electronic reporting systems.
• Staying up to date with and completing role related or company-wide theoretical and practical training.
• Contribute to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities where possible.
• Demonstrate engagement with and adherence to the Company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, wellbeing initiatives and reporting channels to ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards, including but not limited to: Aerodrome license and CAA standards, Appropriate Workplace Behaviour, UK Modern Slavery and General Data Protection & Retention (GDPR) Policies.
• Able to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check (CRC) certificate to the required security clearance level for this role.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License or equivalent.
• Flexible in approach and able to work across a variety of shift patterns (including public holidays and weekends).
• Must be able to meet the requirements to obtain an Airside Driving Permit.
• Diligent in following policies and procedures.
• Previous experience of working around aircraft, ideally in a ground handling/ramp agent capacity.
• LGV license or experience driving oversized vehicles.

Competitive salary. ~25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays. ~ Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions. ~ Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Pay. ~ Life assurance. ~ Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period). ~ Health & Wellbeing app with access to discounts. ~ Company sick pay scheme. ~ Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment). ~ Sustainable travel scheme. ~ Annual complimentary bike maintenance. ~ Free onsite parking. ~ Cycle to work scheme. ~ Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline. ~ Discount on accommodation at affiliated hotel. ~ Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub. ~ You’ll also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers.