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Optime Group
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Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Ramp Colleague to join a respected team at Luton Airport. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE, NO MORE THEN 6 POINTS. Start Date: 18th of January 2026 What's on offer: * Rate of pay: £14.25 per hour, increasing after 12 months. * Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off * Rotating shift times between: 05:00 - 00:00 * 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. Assisting with aircraft turnaround * 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 other ramp colleagues , ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround * Full training provided: Training duration: 2 weeks and 1 day (excluding weekends) * Full PPE will be provide. Shifts: The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a 5 on 3 off rolling rota (All rosters may be subject to change) Example shift times: 6 on 3 off rolling: * Day 1: 05:00AM to 10:00AM * Day 2: 05:00AM to 10:00AM * Day 3: 07:00AM to 12:00PM * Day 4: 07:00AM to 12:00PM * Day 5: 15:00PM to 00:00AM * OFF * OFF * OFF 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) 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.