We are seeking a Ramp Agent To provide the necessary under-wing ground support services to aircraft as required by our customer airlines. This includes (but not to be limited to) the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo and mail, sorting and transporting baggage to and from the aircraft and the operation of specialist ground servicing equipment.
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
- Salary - £28,662.40 per annum (£13.78 per hour)
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.
Let your career take off at Bournemouth Airport.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
