Baggage Handler Colleague at Luton Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking an experienced Baggage Handler to join a respected team at Luton Airport for the upcoming winter season. This is + 30 hours/ week position with overtime opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID MANUAL UK DRIVING LICENCE with no more then 6 points.

Start Date: 16th of November 2026

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.25 per hour, increasing after 12 months.
• Shift Pattern: 6 on 3 off
• Rotating shift times between: 03:00 - 21:00 - During the winter, there may be a late shift introduced.
  Please note that these times are subject to change and may be adjusted to earlier or later start/finish times to meet operational requirements and will most likely change during the summer period.
• Hours per week: 30 hours per week
• Shifts: Example times below
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process customers’ luggage, ensuring it is correctly loaded onto aircraft for departure and unloaded upon arrival, ensuring proper weight and balance distribution
• Work both airside