Ramp Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in Ramp ideal as is experience working with heavy/operational machinery
- Ability to carry out both system supported and manual loading/unloading of bags
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Full UK driving license required – minimum 1 years driving experience preferable
- Safety driven with the ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment
- Pre-employment checks - ability to achieve successful completion of the referencing (checkable 5 year employment/education history) and criminal record check procedures to meet dnata and CAA security regulations, and a satisfactory medical report.
Job Summary:
The role involves manually loading cargo, baggage, and mail on aircraft and assisting with aircraft towing and pushback operations. The role holder will operate aircraft in-plane loading systems and interact closely with 3rd party customers and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient and on-time flight turnarounds. You will maintain good house-keeping practices, and ensure a safe and secure working area in line with CAA, DfT, and Company operating procedures and processes.
Hours of work:
- 40 hours per week
- The main roster pattern is a ‘6 days on, 3 days off’ pattern with a mixture of early and late shifts with the earliest start time expected to be from 04:00 and the latest finish time is expected to be up to 23:00 approximately. On an all lates roster, it is expected you would be required to work between 13:30 and 23:00 approximately. Some flexibility will be required
Salary:
- Starting salary £29,108 rising to £31,857 per annum, inclusive of basic pay, allowances, and benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Travel Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ramp Agent roles across dnata's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Travel Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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