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Swissport, the worlds largest provider of flight support services, is looking for Ramp Service Agents, to join our local airport team in Jersey.  We have permanent part time roles, offering 30 hours a week, with a starting rate at £9.43 per hours, rising to £11.55 per hours once all training has been completed.  

Due to the flexible flight schedule, you must already live on the island of Jersey to apply for this role.  To book in for an initial 15 minute interview or to find out more please click here.  
 
As a Ramp Services Agents you will provide the necessary under-wing ground support services to aircraft as required by our customer airlines. This includes (but not be limited) to the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo and mail, sorting and transporting baggage to and from the aircraft and the operation of specialist ground servicing equipment. 
 
Day to day you will be responsible for: 

• Unloading passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies 
• Delivering passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient
• Loading/unloading wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Providing special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Placement of chocks and cones around the aircraft
• Driving and/or operate ground support equipment which may include baggage tugs, baggage carts, aircraft steps,  belt loaders,  aircraft ground power units, tow bars, container loaders, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft de-icing units, cargo dollies and passenger vans. 
• Collecting and load live animals and dangerous goods on onto aircraft
• Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Complying with all UK/Ireland/EU legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
• Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications and Competencies

• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to speak and understand the English language
• Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• Physically fit, able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift.
• Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
• A full driving license
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment is desired.

For more information please visit https://swissport.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2112612&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon.

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