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Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler

🏢 AVPlacements 📍 Heathrow, England 💼 Company - Public
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£29,000 - £29,500
£2,417 - £2,458 / mo
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Location Base
Heathrow, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Essential Experience & Skills

-Fluent spoken and written English.

-Full UK/EU driving licence – minimum 1 year’s driving experience.

-Safety driven with the ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment.

-Pre-employment checks – ability to achieve successful completion of the referencing (checkable 5-year employment/education history) and criminal record check procedures to meet client and CAA security regulations, and a satisfactory medical report.

Desirable Experience & Skills

Previous airport experience in ramp and/or spur role.

Previous experience working with heavy/operational machinery.

Ability to motivate self and others.

Customer interaction.

Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Good team player, ability to work on own of initiative.

Job Summary

Manually load cargo, baggage and mail into aircraft.

Assist with aircraft towing and push back operations.

Operate aircraft in-plane loading systems and terminal baggage belt systems.

Interact closely with transport staff and third-party suppliers with the efficient turnaround of their vehicle.

Complete damage reports for equipment and baggage.

Work within set time frames to achieve SLA’s.

To undertake any other duties as required by management, commensurate with the grade of post.

Maintain good housekeeping.

Maintain general security of ramp in accordance with Company Security procedures.

Maintain a safe working environment and observe safe working practices.

Comply with all Company Procedures and Instructions and act on instructions from Supervisors/Managers as necessary.

Hours of work:
* Full time 40 hours per week – various shift patterns.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £29,000.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Ramp: 2 years (required)
  • Push Back: 2 years (preferred)
  • High Loader: 2 years (preferred)
  • Headset: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Heathrow, England
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