Baggage Belt Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join the team ranked "UK and Irish Airport of the Year" at the Travel Industry Awards 2022!
Newcastle International Airport has been the North East's largest Airport for over 80 years. Home to 16 airline partners, we connect the region's leisure and business passengers to over 80 destinations.
The 11th busiest Airport in the UK, passenger numbers have grown by 102% in the last 20 years. In 2019 alone, we welcomed 5.25 million people to our Airport.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a position within our Seasonal Passenger Services SCADA team.
Reporting to the Passenger Services Duty Managers; the successful applicant will be required to oversee and monitor all aspects of the hold baggage system, so as to coordinate its safe and efficient running; whilst responding to issues in order to maintain continuous airport operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Fully contribute to safe, efficient and customer focused service.
- Manning of the SCADA hub.
- Operate the SCADA systems, responding to faults/problems are dealt with as soon as possible.
- Ensuring that the highest standards of safety and compliance are maintained.
- To inspect, clean and ensure the daily availability of all baggage belts throughout the Airport.
- To complete all supporting records and paperwork, this will include two daily belt reports giving an insight on how the belts have been working that day.
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will preferably have experience of the SCADA system or be willing to learn and undertake training as required with the ability to self-manage their workload.
A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and high standards is required and the ability to liaise and work closely with our business partners is essential.
They will need to be innovative, enjoy dealing with a diverse and varied workload; and be able to overcome operational challenges as they arise.
The contract will be for a minimum of 20 hours with expectation to be able to work additional hours when required .
Final call for Seasonal Baggage Belt Operatives!
This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process, that you have no relevant criminal record.
Newcastle Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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