Baggage Handler - Manchester

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at Manchester Airport, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers. Why join Jet2.com as Baggage Handler? We offer our valued Baggage Handler colleagues a range of benefits including: – Hourly rate of £13.06 plus an additional £3.27 per hour for unsociable hours (hours worked between11:00pm – 04:59am). Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & Rest areas to relax during breaks 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals) Life assurance & pension scheme Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights Annual pay review, our famous Red uniform, paid training course & much more! What will you do as a Baggage Handler? Ensure the accurate and timely loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft Drive our airside vehicles, transporting baggage items to our aircraft, in line with Service Level Agreements. Work with our Ramp teams to load the aircraft, on the ramp and inside the aircraft hold, adhering to safety instructions and weight & balance parameters. Unload inbound baggage items, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels Effectively support our operation in times of disruption and delays. We offer 30 hours per week contracts on a Fixed Term Contract basis until 9th November 2025. This is a rostered role that requires shift working, so flexibility is required – shift patterns are a rolling shift pattern of 4 shifts on, 2 rest days off . Shifts will include very early starts, late finishes, working weekends & bank holidays . You will receive you roster 4 weeks in advance. What skills will I need? This is a physically demanding role which involves heavy lifting ( manual handling training will be provided). We are seeking adaptable, self-motivated individuals with good time management skills who enjoy working as part of a team. You must be comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircrafts hold. In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be able to pass a Medical, administered by the airport. No previous experience is necessary – if you want to be part of the Jet2.com team, apply today. Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the Airport you wish to work at