Ramp Agent at Bristol Airport

Optime Group 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 serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.Start Dates:

• 15th April 2024
• 3rd June 2024

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. Ensuring the proper distribution of weight and balance.
• You will be working both airside.
• 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.
• Aircraft Marshalling tasks including guiding arriving and departing aircraft on the ground, using hand signals and communication equipment to ensure safe and efficient movements.
• This is a multi-skilled position whereas 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, belt loaders, buggies transporting passenger luggage and tug vehicles to help the aircraft prepare for take-off.
• You will be required to adapt to adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures, to ensure the safety and efficiency of ground operations.
• Collaborate with other Ramp Agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the airport and the timely turnaround of aircraft.
• Full training will be given. (6 days classroom-based training)
• Full PPE will be provided.

Hours

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota.

Please bear in mind this is subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 0500 till 1400
• Day 2: 0500 till 1400
• Day 3: 0500 till 1700
• Day 4: 1330 till 2230
• Day 5: 1330 till 2230

There will be lots of overtime available if wanted.

Requirements

• Full manual 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)

Successful candidates must complete a basic criminal record check following the interview in line with CAA requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity of Permanent employment (performance related)
• Free Airport parking
• Discounts at most airport retailers
• Immediate interviews are available.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

Salary:

• £12.81 per hour!
• Upskill opportunities leading to a further increased rate after successful training £13.31!
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime Premiums available.
• Overtime paying time and half (1.5)
• PAID WEEKLY

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.