Ramp Agent – Heathrow Airport
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Position Overview & Specifications
FirstCall Aviation is hiring……………
- Exciting career move
- Airport Work Opportunity
- Permanent positions
We are excited to offer yet another opportunity at Heathrow Airport as a Ramp Agent.
As a ramp agent you will be at the front line of aircraft movements unloading and loading passenger aircraft and in some cases even specialised cargo aircraft.
For this position ALL ramp agents need to hold a valid UK drivers license as you will be trained and tested to gain your own airport driving permit (ADP)
SHIFT PLAN – 40 HRS PER WEEK 6 DAYS ON/ 3 DAYS OFF
When you have an ADP you will be trained to drive specific equipment (GSE) needed to safely off-load and load passenger baggage as well as freight, mail, courier (CQ), live animals (AVI) and more.
You will be involved daily in:
- Making aircraft safe on arrival by means of chocking and powering the aircraft prior to passengers disembarking
- Moving ground Equipment such as steps to the airplane for embarking and disembarking passengers
- Safe off-loading and delivery of passenger bags to arrivals areas
- Safe loading of passenger baggage & cargo/mail items, this could be loosely loaded in aircraft holds or loaded on pallets & other ULD’s (containers) by using specialised GSE (FMC)
- Making aircraft ready for departure, holds closed, doors & exterior checked FEGP disconnected
- Aircraft pushback or tow, to include headset control, wing walking
What you need
- A flexible approach to work
- Good attitude in team work
- Be physically fit
- Prepared to work in all weathers – rain or sun or snow or all three!
- Happy for early mornings and late nights
- Great attitude with a can do approach to work.
This is a great career with endless choices for further development in the Aviation industry – this is your starting point…
To get your journey started:
- Call us on 0330 094 7588 or 01784 464464
- email us your cv
- text ramp LHR to 07885457883
- or visit us at our Heathrow office in Staines High Street
Your application will take 2 to 4 weeks to process including your security checks from the date of interview.
First Call Aviation is a premier brand in aviation recruitment – speak to our professional consultants who have been in the front line of Aviation to start your journey.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Salary: £14.05 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- Full Manual UK Driving Licence (required)
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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: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ramp Agent – Heathrow Airport roles across First Call Contract Services Limited'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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