Baggage Handler at Luton Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming winter season. This is + 30 hours/ week position with overtime opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE with no more then 6 points.
Start Date: 16th of November 2026
What's on offer:
Rate of pay: £14.25 per hour, increasing after 12 months.
Shift Pattern: 6 on 3 off
Rotating shift times between: 03:00 - 21:00 - During the winter, there may be a late shift introduced.
Please note that these times are subject to change and may be adjusted to earlier or later start/finish times to meet operational requirements and will most likely change during the summer period.
Hours per week: 30 hours per week
Shifts: Example times below
Weekly Pay (every Friday)
Temp 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
Training duration: 1 week and 1 day (excluding weekends)
Rosters will be provided during week 1 of 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: 12:30PM to 21:00PM
Day 6: 12:30PM to 21:00PM
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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)
Fit to lift up to 32KG
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.

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