Baggage Handler at Luton Airport
Optime Group · Luton · £14.25/hr (stated in the posting)
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler Colleague 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.