Principal Accountabilities
- Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
- Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
- Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
- Load/unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
- Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
- Placement of chocks and cones around the aircraft
- Drive and/or operate ground support equipment which may include baggage tugs, baggage carts, aircraft steps, belt loaders, tow bars, container loaders, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
- Collect and load live animals and dangerous goods on onto aircraft
- Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
- Comply with all UK/Ireland/EU legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements
- Comply with BIA Handling Ltd Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Maintain the highest standards of safety and security always
- Other duties as assigned
The list is not exhaustive and is not intended to restrict the scope of the job but clearly defines a starting point and may vary depending on location and local customer requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Flexible to work on various evening shifts throughout weekdays and weekends
- Ability to speak and understand the English language
- Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
- Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
- Willingness to work in inclement weather
- Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift to 32kg throughout a shift
- Able to work as part of a team in a challenging environment
- A full driving licence
- Previous experience working in an aviation environment is desirable
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS check and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history
What’s on offer
- Starting rate of pay is £13.78 per hour – 40 hours per week (£28.662.40 per annum)
- The opportunity for additional hours subject to requirements
- Free on-site parking whilst on duty
- Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability)
- Discounts on Fred Olsen Holiday
- Discounts with Airport retailers including the Navigator Restaurant and regular employee sales at World Duty Free
- Life Assurance
- Cycle scheme
- Comprehensive training package and Fantastic career development opportunities
- Full uniform provided
How to Apply
If you are interested, e-mail your CV along with a covering letter/e-mail to [email protected] explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a DBS check and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.
Please note if you have not heard from us within four weeks please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Important Notice: Please be aware that neither Bournemouth Airport nor any recruitment partners we work with will ever ask candidates to pay a fee other than for criminal record checks. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of a job advert, please contact us directly via email before applying.
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