Baggage Handler - Stansted

As a member of our <strong>Ground Operations</strong> Team at <strong>London Stansted Airport,</strong> our<strong> Baggage Handlers</strong> play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our<strong> all-important customers</strong>.<br><br><strong>What will you do in the role?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Be Present: Undertake the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unloading inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.</li><li>Take Responsibility: By driving our airside vehicles and transporting baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.</li><li>Create Memories: Through handling our customers luggage with care and ensuring we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.</li><li>Work as One Team: By supporting our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What will you need?<br><br></strong><strong>Required<br><br></strong>Whilst previous experience is not required, this is a <strong>physically demanding</strong> role which involves heavy lifting (manual handling training will be provided). We are looking for individuals who:<br><br><ul><li>Understand the importance of safety and accountability.</li><li>Are comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircraft.</li><li>Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment and in times of disruption.</li><li>Are adaptable, self-motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team.<br><br><br></li></ul>In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a <strong>full UK Driving Licence</strong> and be able to pass a Medical, administered by the airport.<br><br><strong>What can we offer you?<br><br></strong>We offer our valued Baggage Handler colleagues a range of benefits including:<br><br><ul><li>£15.17 per hour, plus an additional £3.79 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between11:00pm - 04:59am).</li><li>Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & rest areas to relax during breaks.</li><li>34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part time hours).</li><li>Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals).</li><li>Life assurance & pension scheme.</li><li>Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights.</li><li>Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Contract Details<br><br></strong><ul><li>Fixed Term Contract until November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.</li><li>20 or 30 hour per week contracts are available.</li><li>Rostered Shifts: Working patterns are usually 4 shifts in a row, followed by 2 rest days, but patterns may vary to meet operational needs. Extra rest days may be added during the season.</li><li>Rosters are provided 4 weeks in advance.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the Airport you wish to work at.<br><br></strong>At <strong><em>Jet2.com</em></strong> & <strong><em>Jet2holidays</em></strong>, we believe in creating memories for our customers and a rewarding career for our colleagues, so apply today to become part of our award-winning team!

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