Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents to join a well-respected and successful client at Gatwick Airport. This job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.
What's on offer:
- Rate of pay: £16.01 per hour (increasing to £18.78 per hour, after a successful completion of 12 months employment)
- Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off, with the earliest start time being 03:00am
- Airline: Easyjet
- Weekly Pay
- Free Airport Parking.
- Temp to Perm (performance-based)
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE
Confirmed start dates:
- 18th January 2027
- 1st February 2027
Key Duties:
- Process customer luggage for aircraft loading and unloading, ensuring proper weight distribution.
- You are required to spend a minimum of 4 weeks in the BHU, after which you will be upskilled to Ramp where you will remain. A further upskill after 2 months within the ramp and an increase in rate of pay after 12 months.
- Work airside and in the under croft (baggage unit). Please note that you will be working in confined spaces.
- Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for efficient airport operations.
- Multi-skilled position with opportunities for upskilling and operating various vehicles and machinery such as: mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies transporting passenger luggage and tug vehicles to help the aircraft prepare for take-off.
- This is a manual role; you will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight (there will be downtime between arrivals/departures).
- Obtain your ADP (Airside Driving Permit).
- Please note this role takes place both indoor and outdoor and you will experience all weather conditions.
Shifts:
The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. Please note, your shifts can start as early as 03:00am. This could be subject to change!
An example of the shift hours:
5 on 3 off rolling (Days):
- Day 1: 03:00AM to 13:30PM
- Day 2: 04:00AM to 13:30PM
- Day 3: 04:00AM to 13:30PM
- Day 4: 11:30AM to 21:00PM
- Day 5: 12:00PM to 21:00PM
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Requirements:
- Full Manual UK Driving Licence.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Five year fully checkable reference history to be completed prior to your start date.
- Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).
PLEASE NOTE:
As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.
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Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent - EasyJet in Crawley employer: Optime Group
Optime Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment at Gatwick Airport where employees can thrive. With competitive pay, flexible shift patterns, and opportunities for career progression through temp-to-perm roles, the company prioritises employee satisfaction and growth. The strong team culture and comprehensive training ensure that every staff member feels valued and equipped to succeed in their role.
