Baggage Handler

Salary: £13.19 per hour plus £3.30 unsociable hour allowance

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

As a member of our Ground Operations Team at Newcastle Airport
, our Baggage Handlers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the luggage of our all-important customers
.

• Be Present: Undertake the accurate loading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unload inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.
• Take Responsibility: Drive our airside vehicles and transport baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Create Memories: Handle our customers' luggage with care and ensure we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.
• Work as One Team: Support our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays.

• Understand the importance of safety and accountability
  .
• Be comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our aircraft.
• Stay calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment and in times of disruption.
• Be adaptable
  , self‑motivated
  , and enjoy working as part of a team
  .

In order to work safely in an Airside environment and operate our vehicles, candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be able to pass a Medical administered by the airport.

• £13.19 per hour
  , plus an additional £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociables (hours worked between 11:00 pm and 04:59 am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport and rest areas to relax during breaks.
• 34 days holiday entitlement per annum (pro rata for part‑time hours).
• Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful referrals).
• Life assurance & pension scheme.
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights.
• Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!

• Fixed Term contract until November 2026
  . Potential to return for Summer 2027
  .
• 20 or 30 hour per week contracts are available.
• Rostered Shifts
  :
  Working patterns are usually 4 shifts in a row, followed by 2 rest days, but patterns may vary to meet operational needs. Extra rest days may be added during the season.
• Rosters are provided 4 weeks in advance.

Only one application is permitted for the same role, therefore only apply for the airport you wish to work at.

At &
Jet2holidays
, we believe in creating memories for our customers and a rewarding career for our colleagues, so apply today to become part of our award‑winning team!