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Gazette · Ledger · United States · Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler - Heathrow
Executive Appointment Mandate ID: EX-1008469272446

Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler - Heathrow

AVPlacements · 🇺🇸 Luton, East of England, England · ✓ Certified Corporate Entity
Compensation Bracket £29,000 - £29,500
Tenure & Discipline Executive Full-Time
Jurisdiction United States
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Executive Mandate Specification

Ramp Agent / Baggage Handler at Heathrow LHR

Essential Experience & Skills

-Fluent spoken and written English.

-Full UK/EU driving licence – minimum 1 year’s driving experience.

-Safety driven with the ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment.

-Pre-employment checks – ability to achieve successful completion of the referencing (checkable 5-year employment/education history) and criminal record check procedures to meet client and CAA security regulations, and a satisfactory medical report.

Desirable Experience & Skills

Previous airport experience in ramp and/or spur role.

Previous experience working with heavy/operational machinery.

Ability to motivate self and others.

Customer interaction.

Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Good team player, ability to work on own of initiative.

Job Summary

Manually load cargo, baggage and mail into aircraft.

Assist with aircraft towing and push back operations.

Operate aircraft in-plane loading systems and terminal baggage belt systems.

Interact closely with transport staff and third-party suppliers with the efficient turnaround of their vehicle.

Complete damage reports for equipment and baggage.

Work within set time frames to achieve SLA’s.

To undertake any other duties as required by management, commensurate with the grade of post.

Maintain good housekeeping.

Maintain general security of ramp in accordance with Company Security procedures.

Maintain a safe working environment and observe safe working practices.

Comply with all Company Procedures and Instructions and act on instructions from Supervisors/Managers as necessary.

Hours of work:
* Full time 40 hours per week – various shift patterns.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £29,000.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Ramp: 2 years (required)
  • Push Back: 2 years (preferred)
  • High Loader: 2 years (preferred)
  • Headset: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

  • Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
  • Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
  • Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
  • Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
  • US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship
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