United Kingdom-Bedfordshire-Luton | Full-time | Permanent | Mixed Shift

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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 01:00-10:00 (40 hours)
Location: London Luton Airport Cargo Centre, President Way, LU2 9NW
Grade: O
Department: Ramp Operations
DHL is the most international company in the world with a global network in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, and a workforce exceeding 500,000 employees serving 2.8 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce, as demonstrated through our initiatives such as DHL4All.
As DHL continues to grow, we’ve an excellent variety of employee benefits available! These include:

• Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
• Annual bonus up to 5% (depending on company performance)
• Free onsite parking
• My DHL Rewards (discount, saving, cash back at over 3000 retailers)
• Pension Scheme with up to 6% company contribution
• DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
• Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
• Access to Occupational Health
• Enhanced Maternity pay (after 12 months)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CIS Induction – a week’s all expenses paid induction to our Company Values!
• Healthy Minds – Employee Assistance Programme

Key responsibilities:

• To be safety conscious and compliant.
• To operate various types of aircraft loading equipment (all training provided).
• To assist as part of a team in the methodical off and on-load of aircraft.
• To react positively to any last minute changes.
• To work in accordance with the Global Aviation Procedures and Standards manual. (GSAM)
• To carry out aircraft arrival and departure procedures
• Checking of Daily serviceability of equipment.
• To assist within the Sort operation and driving duties when not engaged in Ramp operations.
• To work towards DHL Certified International Specialist accreditation.
• You are expected to report all accidents, near misses and hazards in the workplace.
• All employees are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and also those affected by their activities.

You’ll bring to this role:

• Must meet criteria for issue of an Airside Pass (with full 5 year employment/non employment history)
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• A safety first attitude
• Good communication skills required (oral & written)
• To be able to work under their own initiative.
• To be physically able and have manual handling skills.
• Knowledge of ramp equipment (an advantage)
• Highly self-motivated.
• Must be able to follow Ramp procedures (filling LV sheets and using GOALS system).
• Manual handling skills
• Must be able to be flexible with working hours.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Applications: To apply for the position, please submit your CV detailing your full and complete 5 year history including employment, education and any gaps of unemployment longer than 28 days. Please note, if you are an internal applicant you are required to let your manager/supervisor know that you are applying for a new position.
Closing date: Friday 13th September
Our recruitment process at DHL Aviation
From a candidate who has identified an exciting opportunity to join us and make a real difference, to becoming an established team member connecting people and improving lives, we want to ensure your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We ask competency-based interview questions to keep our recruitment processes fair and consistent, so please be ready to share your experiences and achievements with us! We also understand recruitment is a two-way process, so we’d ask that you share any feedback and ask questions along the way to ensure we are the right fit for you.
Next steps: Once you have applied for a role, an email confirmation will be sent to you to let you know we have received your application. A member of our HR Recruitment team will then be in touch with the outcome of your application, which may include a short pre-screening conversation. If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process or for more information on our roles, please contact us via dhlcareers@dhl.com
Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide a full 5 year employment history. In addition to this, we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.