Ramp Agent TUI at Gatwick Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent to join a well respected and successful client at Gatwick Airport. The job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE.

Pay and Working Hours

• Rate of pay: £14.70 per hour.
• Shift pattern: 4 on, 2 off.
• Shifts: 2 Early, 2 Late, 2 OFF.
• 9 hour shifts between 04:30 AM and 11:00 PM.
• 40 hours per week.
• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance based).

Start Date

• 20th April 2026

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Process customers' luggage-ensuring proper loading onto aircraft for departure, unloading upon arrival, and transporting to the airport terminal.
• Operate both airside and the Undercroft (baggage unit).
• Manual handling of luggage up to 30 kg; self contained downtime between arrivals or departures.
• Progressively up skill and operate various vehicles and machinery (mobile stair units, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles).
• Adapt to adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, extreme temperatures) to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel to ensure timely aircraft turnaround.
• Receive full training (5 days classroom based plus shadowing).
• Use full PPE provided by the employer.

Shift Pattern

The airport operates 7 days a week on a 4 on, 2 off rolling rota. This may be subject to change.

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 04:30 AM to 01:30 PM
• Day 2: 04:30 AM to 01:30 PM
• Day 3: 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Day 4: 02:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Day 5: OFF
• Day 6: OFF

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (mandatory).
• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC).
• 5 year checkable history (as required for the aviation industry).

Benefits

• Free staff car parking.
• Discounts at most airport retailers.