Baggage Handler / Ramp Agent at Luton Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming summer season. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE

Start Date: 23rd March 2026

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.25 per hour, increasing to £15.28 per hour after 12 months.
• Shift Pattern: 6 on 3 off
• Rotating shift times between: 03:00 - 23:30 - During the summer, there may be a late shift introduced, which could finish as late as 02:00 (e.g. 17:00-02:00)
• Hours per week: 30 hours per week
• Shifts: Example times below
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• emp to Perm (performance-based)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process customers’ luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution
• Work both airside and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
• This is a physical role, requiring candidates to be fit and able to lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly
• Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
• Operate various vehicles and machinery (e.g., mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles)
• Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
• Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround
• Full training provided (11 days classroom-based training and shadowing) (Successful candidates will need to attend the full duration of the training.)
• Full PPE will be provide.

Shifts:

The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a 6 on 3 off rolling rota (All rosters may be subject to change)

Example shift times:

6 on 3 off rolling:

• Day 1: 03:00AM to 08:00AM
• Day 2: 05:00AM to 09:15AM
• Day 3: 05:00AM to 09:15AM
• Day 4: 05:00AM to 14:00PM
• Day 5: 14:30PM to 23:30PM
• Day 6: 14:00PM to 23:30PM
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

Requirements:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Right to Work in the UK
• Five-year fully checkable reference history
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is within the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this role, please submit your CV today!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.