Ground Operations Agent

Job Description

£1,000 sign-on bonus* - apply today!With a suite of flexible benefits, including a market-leading employer pension contribution, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, life insurance options, private medical insurance as well as discounted travel as part of British Airways Fly the Worldstaff travel scheme, theres never been a better time to consider a career with Britains flag-bearing airline.As a multi-functional Ground Operations Agent, you do the vital unseen work that keeps customers journeys smooth. Turning aircraft around quickly and delivering bags on time are vital to creating a great experience. If you take pride in getting a job doneright, this could be the role for you (whether youre new to aviation or come to us with experience).Its the crucial unseen operation around which every journey revolves. You need to be resilient, passionate about delivering a safe, customer-focused service and enjoy both indoor and outdoor shift work.What you need to join us

• Aged 18 or over at the time of application
• A current UK or EU manual driving licence (no more than 3 points).
• Ability to be CAT 3 licence trained
• The ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• The resilience to put up with the joys of the British weather.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Hold a valid passport (with minimum of 12 months before expiry date)
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to obtain and retain an airside pass
• The physical fitness to lift weights up to 32 kg.
• Willing and able to work shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

At British Airways we offer a wide range of flexible benefits such as:

• Flexible Benefits Scheme. Our new flexible benefits scheme is available to colleagues and will offer a range of benefits to choose from including a market-leading defined contribution (DC) pension, helping you save for the future. The scheme gives colleagueschoice and more control over your benefits and how you spend the contributions that you will receive from British Airways. The range of benefits to choose from include - critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, additional life insurance cover,private medical insurance, dental plan and healthcare cash plan.
• Fly the World (Staff Travel). From day one, you can purchase discounted commercial tickets, known as Hotline tickets, for your own use or for friends and family. On joining, youll be eligible for unlimited standby and premium standby fares, for you andyour nominees, With BA. After a qualifying period this will extend to other partner airlines. After five years, youll also be eligible to one concession per year for you and your nominees to use on any eligible route on our network. Taxes and charges apply.
• Cargo Concession. After six months, youll be entitled to an annual cargo concession of up to 250kg to transport personal property on our network - you only have to pay 10% of the applicable Air Cargo Tariff.
• Well-Being. Wellbeing sponsors and advisers across British Airways promote a number of wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. We also offer a variety of other benefits to help you develop as a professional and stay healthy and productive.
• You can enjoy special discounts and savings on a range of products such as hotels to tie in with your staff travel trip.
• Car Parking. At our Westbase site near Heathrow, you can park for free for up to two weeks when you go on holiday - a big saving!
• BA Clubs. Provide a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities, with free membership in your first year. Get involved in anything from athletics to yachting, angling to yoga.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship or visa sponsorship.* The sign-on bonus is paid in two parts: £500 in month 3 and £500 in month 6.Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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