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Aircraft Ramp Handler

Job Reference: RT10326ramp

Transport and Rail
Stansted, Essex
£32500 - £35000 per annum
Permanent

Aircraft Handler - (Ramp Operations). Opportunity to join this skilled team at this prestigious private & corporate FBO facility at Stansted Airport.
We are seeking a professional and safety-focused Aircraft Handler to support aircraft turnaround operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing ramp team, receive structured training, and develop specialist air-side capabilities within a highly professional environment. The role starts on a 7am - 7pm, 4 on 4 off shift (once fully trained you will be required to do an occasional block of night shift).

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the safe and efficient handling and turnaround of aircraft in line with company procedures and airport regulations

  • Load and unload aircraft baggage, applying correct manual handling techniques

  • Provide aircraft toilet and potable water services

  • Marshall aircraft on the ramp, including directing, assisting and parking arriving/departing/towed aircraft

  • Assist with headset communications during pushback operations

  • Operate Ground Service Equipment (GSE) following completion of training

  • Undertake towing/pushback duties once fully trained and authorised

  • Support aircraft fueling activities when required and once fully trained (additional pay once trained)

  • Maintain ramp readiness, including equipment set-up/storage and routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment

  • Work collaboratively with Operations, Flight Crew and ground personnel to deliver consistently high standards of customer service

Qualifications & prerequisites:

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

  • Ability to obtain a (DBS) Criminal Records Check (No criminal record or unspent convictions)

  • Ability to provide a 5-year checkable employment/education history (required for airport security clearance)

  • Physically able to lift and load baggage up to 32kg frequently

  • Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces

  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, (including occasional nights once fully trained) to meet operational requirements

  • Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Stansted Airport at the time of application

Training & development:

  • Full training provided for GSE operation, HGV-related duties, towing/pushback and fuelling (where applicable)

  • Ongoing support and development within ramp and ground operations

This is a permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the UK aviation Industry. We aim to respond to all applications.