Job Title: Ramp Operative
Location: Luton
Salary: £32,457 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Friday 8th December 2023
The Company:
Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leading company in the General (Private) Aviation industry. We are committed to employing the very best individuals who can demonstrate and deliver the very highest level of customer service.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Ramp Operative to join our established, reputable team at our Luton base.
Please note that candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK, as well as a valid Full UK Driving License to apply for this role.
The Role:
Working as part of an effective Ramp team that is responsible for providing ramp services to Harrods Aviation’s discerning customers, the Ramp Operative will be required to provide all aspects of ground handling services.
This will include all aspects of airside driving, including the tug for aircraft manoeuvring. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for baggage handling, providing toilet and water servicing, de-icing during the winter months, and general assistance within the wider Operations department.
They are required to be quick thinking and very adaptable, as the nature of our business often dictates unique requirements. The role is often demanding, requiring our staff to be organised and able to co-ordinate and communicate with all other departments.
They have to be multi-skilled, often have to undertake several tasks at once, whilst ensuring that they maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Working Hours:
The successful applicant must be flexible and professional. The Luton base operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
You will be required to work as part of a team covering a 24-hour operation, which will include working earlies, days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The average working week is 40 hours. This will either be a 4 on 4 off or 6 on 3 off shift pattern.
For 4 on 4 off, the standard shift is 11 1/2 hours, with a 30 minute unpaid break (total 12 hours).
For 6 on 3 off, the standard shift is 8 1/2 hours, with a 30 minute unpaid break (total 9 hours).
During one shift set per calendar month you will be deemed to be a flexi shift worker. During this set of shifts you may be requested to alter your shift hours to suit the needs of the business and note that it is a condition of your employment that you may comply with such reasonable request to work.
Initial training will require a period working Monday to Friday.
The Candidate:
- Previous ramp handling experience is a necessity, gained in either a commercial or private aviation setting
- The role is demanding and the successful candidate should be flexible, able to work under pressure and have the ability to prioritise whilst remaining calm and continuing to set a professional example to your team
- Applicants should also have an enthusiastic, willing personality with a sense of humour and the ability to work on their own initiative.
- Good communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are essential
- Good computer skills and administration skills (Microsoft packages, general working knowledge of systems) are an essential requirement
- A full UK driving license is essential, as is holding the right to live and work in the UK
- You will also need to have a 5 year checkable history in order to obtain an airport ID pass
Benefits:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements (dependent on shift pattern and pro rated during first year dependent on start date)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Happy Birthday Day
- Harrods Retirement Savings Plan Foundation (Contributory Company Pension)
- Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount)
- BHSF Health Cash Plan
- Onsite Parking
- Full Uniform also provided
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Ramp Agent, Baggage Handler, Multi-Skilled Operative, Aviation Operative, Aviation Ramp Operative, Airline Ramp Operative, Aviation Services, Ramp Services, Baggage Services Agent, Aviation may also be considered for this role.
