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: 17th August 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 (7 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.