Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent

1w1 week ago

Optime Group

Luton, GB · Temporary · £28,500 – £30,560

About this role

Optime Group, aviation recruitment experts, seeks an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the summer season. This full-time position offers overtime opportunities starting 23rd March 2026. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence.

Process customers’ luggage by correctly loading it onto aircraft for departure and unloading upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution. Operate various vehicles and machinery including mobile stair units, belt loaders, buggies, and tug vehicles. This physical role requires lifting and moving luggage up to 30kg regularly.

Work both airside and within the Undercroft baggage unit, managing downtime between arrivals and departures. Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures for safety and efficiency. Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround.

Receive full training with 11 days of classroom-based sessions and shadowing; successful candidates must attend the full duration. Full PPE will be provided. Opportunity for temp to perm based on performance with weekly pay every Friday.

Requirements

Full valid manual UK driving licence (mandatory)
Strong attention to detail
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Right to Work in the UK
Five-year fully checkable reference history
Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

Responsibilities

Process customers’ luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival with proper weight and balance distribution
Work both airside and within the Undercroft baggage unit
Lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly in this physical role
Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
Operate various vehicles and machinery such as mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, and tug vehicles
Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround