Ramp Agent

Ready to take your career to new heights? Join us as a Ramp Agent and be part of the action on the ground!

What You’ll Do

As a Ramp Agent, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient turnaround of aircraft, delivering high-quality service to our customers and airline partners. You’ll be responsible for a range of ramp operations, including loading and unloading baggage, cargo, and mail, as well as operating ground service equipment and providing essential support services to aircraft on the ground.

You’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment, working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure every flight departs on time and to the highest standard. Previous experience in ground handling or within an aviation setting is desirable, but not essential. A full UK driving license is required, and you must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and shifts.

Shift Examples: 

• Early Shift: 4am - 9am
• Late Shift: 5pm - 10pm 
  

Part time: 20 hours per week. Overtime available following an initial training period.

Responsibilities

Aircraft & Ramp Operations:

• Safely load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail from aircraft
• Operate a variety of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), including belt loaders, tugs, and high loaders
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates using correct procedures
• Carry out aircraft servicing tasks such as cabin cleaning, lavatory and water servicing
• Ensure safe and secure handling of all items and compliance with all regulations
• Maintain safety, punctuality, and performance standards across all ramp operations

Customer & Stakeholder Interaction:

• Deliver excellent service to airline partners and passengers
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, airport authorities, and third-party stakeholders
• Attend and contribute to operational and safety briefings/meetings

Administrative & Support Duties:

• Support the Ground Handling team with general administrative tasks
• Assist in providing holiday or absence cover as needed
• Communicate effectively across teams to ensure seamless handovers and efficient workload management
• Maintain clear, professional communication at all times, considering cultural and language differences when engaging with customers or regulatory officials

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving license (essential)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and shifts
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting team objectives
• Willingness to take initiative and support colleagues when required

Desirables

• Previous experience within an aviation environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Familiarity with ramp safety procedures and ground service equipment

WASL offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes:

• Competitive salaries, company bonus’s, flexible working patterns
• 33 days annual leave including UK bank holidays, holiday buy & sell scheme
• Health & wellbeing support, company pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, retail discounts, referral bonus, death in service and more.
  

About Us

Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual’s contribution and make employment decisions based on job-related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you’re ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.

To Recruitment Agencies

WASL does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate submissions from agencies. All unsolicited profiles will be treated as the property of WASL, and no fees will be paid.

This applies to any CVs sent directly to employees or managers without prior agreement with our internal Talent Acquisition team.