Ramp Agent - Gatwick Airport
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pay Rate: £12.79-£12.99 Overtime x 1.5
Location: London Gatwick Airport
Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off
Optime Group in partnership with a well-known Ground Handling Company located at Gatwick Airport are looking to add to its growing team of Baggage Handlers serving one of the UK's fastest growing airports.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE
Confirmed start dates:
- 8th May 2023
- 29th May 2023
- 19th June 2023
- 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.
The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota.
An example of the shift hours:
- Day 1: 0300 till 1200
- Day 2: 0400 till 1300
- Day 3: 0500 till 1700
- Day 4: 1330 till 2230
- Day 5: 1330 till 2230
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ramp Agent - Gatwick Airport roles across Optime Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,600 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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