Job Title: Assistant Baggage Handler
Location: Stansted
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: 4 on/4 off (7am – 7pm)
Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 23 days after 5 years and 24 days after 10 years of service
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Cash Plan
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes
- Professional Growth and Development
- State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology
About the Role
Reporting to the Ramp and Fuel Manager, the Assistant Baggage Handler is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to customers with the handling and turnaround of aircraft, ensuring that procedures are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Assist as and when required with the Load and unload aircraft luggage
Be able to work in confined spaces and from height
Provide toilet and water services
Assist with crew pick ups from local hotels
Marshall aircraft on the ramp (includes directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircraft)
Full use of all Ground Service Equipment – once full training has been received.
Assist with Headset requirements for push backs
Assist in ramp set-up and storage of equipment and baggage communicate with Operations, Flight Crew personnel and other ground personnel
Cleaning of vehicles and equipment
Supporting Customer Service and the Operations team with their duties as and when required to ensure an efficient service is provided
Candidate Requirements
- Full UK driving license is essential
- Provide a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check (Cost of which to be met by Candidate)
- Have no criminal records or any unspent convictions
- Be at least 18 years old
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide a high level of Customer service
- 5 year checkable work or educational history is an essential requirement for this role
- Must be capable of Lifting and Loading Baggage up to 32kg on a regular basis throughout the day/night.
- Willingness to be flexible towards working hours so that all shifts and workload are covered which may include nights.
- Living within commutable distance to Stansted Airport at the time of application
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
Industry-leading compliance support
Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Placements across the globe
Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to robyn.stephenson@jmc-avation.com
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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