Late Shift - Ramp Services Agent

Permanent and Fixed-Term summer contracts (up to 31 October 2023) available.

We have exciting opportunities to join our Ground Handling Team as a Ramp Agent to play a vital part in our busy operation. No previous experience is required as full training is provided. You will provide the necessary under-wing ground support services to aircraft as required by our customer airlines. This includes (but not 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.

Our Ramp Agents perform a range of duties, which include:

• 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, water/lavatory service trucks, 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
• Aircraft Cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

The list is not exhaustive and is not intended to restrict the scope of the job but clearly define a starting point and may vary depending on location and local customer requirements.

About you:

• Flexible to work on various evening shifts throughout weekdays & weekends
• Ability to understand & communicate in 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
• A full driving license
• There is an element of manual handling of materials including pushing and pulling of equipment and repeatedly lifting up to 32kg throughout a shift. You will need to be physically fit and able to carry out this role.

What’s on offer:

• Life Assurance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free on-site parking whilst on duty
• Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Fred Olsen Holidays
• Discounts with Airport retailers including the Navigator Restaurant and regular employee sales at World Duty Free
• Comprehensive training package and Fantastic career development opportunities
• Full uniform provided

Starting salary £10.50 per hour, £16,380 per annum for 30 hours rising on 1 April 2023 to a minimum of £17,846 (£11.44 per hour) - this will be backdated once pay negotiations have concluded.

How to apply: If you are interested please e-mail your CV along with a covering letter/e-mail explaining why you would be suitable for the role to hrqueries@bournemouthairport.com. Please note if you have not heard from us within four weeks please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a Criminal Record check and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.
No previous experience necessary – Full training provided

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £16,380.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person