Baggage Handler - Newcastle

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

Contract Type: Fixed Term

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at Newcastle 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 the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unload inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.
• Take Responsibility: Drive our airside vehicles and transport baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Create Memories: Handle our customers' luggage with care and ensure we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.
• Work as One Team: Support our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays.

What will you need?

• Understand the importance of safety and accountability.
• Be 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.
• Be 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?

• £13.19 per hour, plus an additional £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociables (hours worked between 11:00 pm and 04:59 am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport and 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 holidays and flights.
• Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!

Contract Details

• Fixed Term contract until November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.
• 20 or 30 hour per week contracts are available.
• 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 & 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!