Baggage Handler - Leeds Bradford

Jet2careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UK is looking for Baggage Handlers at Leeds Bradford Airport. This role involves loading and unloading luggage, ensuring safety, and supporting operations under pressure. Candidates need a full UK Driving Licence and should work well in a team. Attractive benefits include competitive hourly pay, paid training, and colleague discounts on holidays. Apply now to join our award-winning team!

Benefits

Free Car Parking

34 days holiday entitlement

Life assurance & pension scheme

Colleague discounts on holidays and flights

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence to work in an airside environment.
• Understanding of safety and accountability is essential.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and allocate baggage to the correct aircraft.
• Drive airside vehicles safely to transport baggage.
• Handle customer luggage carefully to ensure timely departures.
• Support team operations during disruptions and delays.

Skills

Safety awareness

Comfortable in confined spaces

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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

What will you do in the role?

• Be Present: Undertakethe accurateloading and allocation of baggage from the Bag Hall to the correct aircraft. Unloading inbound baggage items for return flights, ensuring correct distribution onto Baggage Carousels.
• Take Responsibility: By driving our airside vehicles and transporting baggage items to our aircraft with safety in mind and in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Create Memories: Through handling our customers luggage with care and ensuring we work effectively to allow our customers to depart for their holidays on time.
• Work as One Team: By supporting our operation and colleagues in times of disruption and delays.

What will you need?

• Understand the importance of safety and accountability.
• Are comfortable working in confined spaces when loading luggage into our Aircraft.
• Stay calmfocused under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and in times of disruption.
• Are 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.

What can we offer you?

• £13.19 per hour, plus an additional £3.30 per hour allowance for unsociable (hours worked between 11:00pm - 04:59am).
• Free Car Parking for all our colleagues at the airport & 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 Jet2.com holidays and flights.
• Annual pay review, paid training course & much more!

Contract Details

• Fixed Term Contract until November 2026. Potential to return for Summer 2027.
• 20 hour per week contracts or 20 hour rising to 30 hour per week contracts - 30 hour uplifts available during busy Summer period (approximately April - November) subject to operational requirements and performance in role.
• 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 Jet2.com & 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!