Salary guide
Baggage Handler
- Average salary
- £19,000 – £28,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
AviationTransport
- Heathrow Airport handles over 75 million bags a year
Other names this job is known by
- Ramp Agent
- Luggage Handler
Key responsibilities
- Load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft
- Operate baggage handling equipment
- Sort and transport baggage to terminals
- Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including English and maths)
- Physical fitness
- Ability to work shifts
- Security clearance
- On-the-job training provided
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Handler
- Supervisor
- Baggage Operations Manager
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Apply for baggage handler roles at airports
- Complete on-the-job training
- Progress to senior or supervisory roles with experience
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