Role Overview & Specifications
Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Gatwick Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Ramp Agents serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.
Please Note
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
What's on offer:
- Pay Rate: £11.77 per hour
- Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off nights (12-hour shifts), or 4-on / 2-off earlies (8-hour shifts).
- Shift Times: Must be available to start as early as 03:00am and finish as late as 00:00
- Location: London Gatwick Airport
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt and loaders.
- Safely lift, load, unload and transport baggage from aircraft to airport and Carry out aircraft inspections/area hazard checks
- This is a manual role; candidates will need to be physically fit and able to repetitively lift and move luggage up to 30KG in weight - It is important to know that there will be down time during your shift between arrivals or departures.
- Maintain on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions
- Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions
- After full upskill training leading the pushback of the aircraft and communicating with the pilot through a headset.
Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
- Good attention to detail
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team
- Right to Work in the UK
- Five year fully checkable reference history
- Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC)
About Optime Group
Optime Group is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.
- Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
- Company Size: 1,000+ employees
- Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)
