# Baggage Handler Colleague at Luton Airport

> Optime Group · Luton, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-22

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Luton Airport

## Description

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 and within the Undercroft (baggage unit)
-   This is a physical role, requiring candidates to be fit and able to lift and move luggage up to 30kg regularly
-   Manage downtime between arrivals and departures
-   Operate various vehicles and machinery (e.g., mobile stair units for passenger boarding, belt loaders, buggies, tug vehicles)
-   Adapt to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures to ensure safety and efficiency
-   Collaborate with ramp agents, ground handling staff, and airline personnel for smooth aircraft turnaround

-   Training duration: 1 week and 1 day (excluding weekends)
-   Rosters will be provided during week 1 of training
-   Full PPE will be provide.

**Shifts:**

The airport operates 7 days per week, and candidates will work on a **6 on 3 off** rolling rota (All rosters may be subject to change)

Example shift times:

**6 on 3 off rolling:**

-   Day 1: 03:00AM to 08:00AM
-   Day 2: 05:00AM to 09:15AM
-   Day 3: 05:00AM to 09:15AM
-   Day 4: 05:00AM to 14:00PM
-   Day 5: 12:30PM to 21:00PM
-   Day 6: 12:30PM to 21:00PM
-   OFF
-   OFF
-   OFF

**Requirements:**

-   Full UK **Manual** Driving Licence (mandatory)
-   Strong attention to detail
-   Good verbal communication skills
-   Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-   Right to Work in the UK
-   Five-year fully checkable reference history
-   Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC)
-   Fit to lift up to 32KG

**PLEASE NOTE**: As this position is within the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this role, please submit your CV today!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

## Apply

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