Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Gatwick Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Ramp Agents serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
What's on offer:
- Pay Rate: £11.77 per hour
- Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off nights (12-hour shifts), or 4-on / 2-off earlies (8-hour shifts).
- Shift Times: Must be available to start as early as 03:00am and finish as late as 00:00
- Location: London Gatwick Airport
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt and loaders.
- Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage from aircraft to airport and Carry out aircraft inspections/area hazard checks
- 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.
- Maintain on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions
- Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions
- After full upskill training leading the pushback of the aircraft and communicating with the pilot through a headset.
Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a valid 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
- Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC)