Baggage Handler

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Position Overview: - The Baggage Handler is responsible for safely and quickly loading, unloading or transporting airline passengers’ luggage in good time at the airport. Duties / Responsibilities - Collecting, sorting and checking luggage against flight lists, making sure that items go on to the right aircraft - Transferring luggage from the check-in areas to the departure areas - Taking luggage to the appropriate aircraft in a baggage truck – protecting it against bad weather if needed - Moving luggage to and from aircraft holds using trucks, cargo loaders and loading conveyor systems - Storing cargo (goods) in warehouses ready for distribution - Ensuring the luggage is loaded on the correct conveyors in the baggage reclaim area. - Removing luggage from an aircraft as quickly as possible after it has landed. - Keeping an eye open for suspicious-looking baggage items at all times and reporting anything unusual to security or the police immediately. - Correctly loading and storing luggage in the hold of the aircraft. - Recording and dealing with damaged or incorrectly received baggage, and load discrepancies. - Using specialist equipment such as conveyors, bar code recognition and lifting equipment. - Informing appropriate members of staff about damaged or malfunctioning equipment. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience: & Qualification - Must be at least 18 years old - High School Diploma or equivalent. - At least two years related experience required. Required Skills & Competencies: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. - Excellent time management skills. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Ability to follow and act on instructions. - Ability to observe and be aware of safety procedures at all times. - Ability to work quickly and accurately, even under pressure. - Must be reliable and honest. - Must have good vision and normal colour vision. - Ability to prioritise workloads. - Must be able to think quickly when dealing with problems. - Have some mechanical skills, to operate equipment and machinery. Physical Requirements: - Good level of fitness and physical strength - May be required to work late shifts - Must be able to lift up heavy items at times.