As a member of our Ground Operations Team at East Midlands Airport, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers.Why join as Baggage Handler?We offer our valued Baggage Handler colleagues a range of benefits including: -

• 13.20 per hour, plus an additional 3.30 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between11:00pm - 04:59am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & Rest areas to relax during breaks
• 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Recommend a Friend scheme ( 250 for successful referrals)
• Life assurance & pension scheme
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights
• Annual pay review, our famous Red uniform, paid training course & much more!

What will you do as a Baggage Handler?

• Ensure the accurate and timely loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft
• Drive our airside vehicles, transporting baggage items to our aircraft, in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Work with our Ramp teams to load the aircraft, on the ramp and inside the aircraft hold, adhering to safety instructions and weight & balance parameters.
• Unload inbound baggage items, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels
• Effectively support our operation in times of disruption and delays.

We offer 30 hours per week contracts on a Fixed Term Contract basis until November 2025.This is a rostered role that requires shift working, so flexibility is required - shift patterns are a rolling shift pattern of 4 shifts on, 2 rest days off . Shifts will include very early starts, late finishes, working weekends & bank holidays . You will receive you roster 4 weeks in advance.What skills will I need?This is a physically demanding role which involves heavy lifting ( manual handling training will be provided). We are seeking adaptable, self-motivated individuals with good time management skills who enjoy working as part of a team. You must be comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircrafts hold.In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be able to pass a Medical, administered by the airport.No previous experience is necessary - if you want to be part of the team, apply today.Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the Airport you wish to work at.