Baggage Handler

Vacancy Information

Team: In the Baggage Hall

Salary: £13.19 per hour plus £3.30 unsociable hour allowance

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours Per Week: 20 Hours

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at Birmingham Airport, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers.

What will you do in the role?

- Be Present: Undertake by the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unloading inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels**.

- Take Responsibility: By driving our airside vehicles and transporting baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.

- Create Memories: Through handling our customers luggage with care and ensuring we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.

- Work as One Team: By supporting our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays.

What will you need?

Whilst previous experience is not required this is a physically demanding role which involves heavy lifting (manual handling training will be provided). We are looking for individuals who:

- Understand the importance of safety and accountability.

- Are comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircraft.

- Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment and in times of disruption.

- Are adaptable, self-motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team.

In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be able to pass a Medical, administered by the airport.

What can we offer you?

We offer our valued Baggage Handler colleagues a range of benefits including:

- £13.19 per hour, plus an additional £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between11:00pm - 04:59am).

- Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & rest areas to relax during breaks.

- 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part time hours).

- Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals).

- Life assurance & pension scheme.

- Colleague discounts on *Jet2holidays* and *[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]* holidays and flights.

- Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!

Contract Details

- Fixed Term Contractuntil November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.

- 20 hour per week contracts or 20 hour contracts with the potential to increase 30 hour per week during our busy Summer period (approximately April - November) subject to operational requirements and performance in role.

- Rostered Shifts: Working patterns are usually 4 shifts in a row, followed by 2 rest days, but patterns may vary to meet operational needs. Extra rest days may be added during the season.

- Rosters are provided 4 weeks in advance.

Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the Airport you wish to work at.

At *[Employer hidden]* & *Jet2holidays*, we believe in creating memories for our customers and a rewarding career for our colleagues, so apply today to become part of our award-winning team!