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Posted 21 July, 2026

General Airside Operative

Reed
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

REED Business Support are pleased to be working with one of Scotland’s Largest Aviation Services, who are looking to recruit an ‘General Airside Operative’ on a Temporary Contract.

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Details:

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Potential Working Hours - Usually 4:00am - 12pm or 11am - 8pm

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Paid Weekly (£12.72 per hour)

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Temporary Contract (3 months) (Temp to Perm)

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Location - Edinburgh Airport

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Starting Date - ASAP

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Candidates must have the following:

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In date Passport

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Full Right to Work in UK

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Be available for Full Time Hours Year Round

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Have been in the UK for the last five years

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Be immediately Available

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Age = 18+

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Driver's License (Preferrable)

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Receive, sort, and load baggage onto conveyor belts and handling equipment for transportation to aircraft or storage areas.
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  • Utilise baggage handling systems and equipment to track, scan, and transfer luggage to designated flights.
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  • Ensure compliance with airline and airport security procedures and regulations while handling and processing baggage.
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  • Ensure the AAA is complete for all baggage carts which leave the baggage hall carousel or MUP areas.
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  • Interior cleaning of aircrafts using approved cleaning materials and equipment.
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  • Removing and disposing of rubbish from the aircraft.
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  • Cleaning all interior areas of aircraft cabin including vacuuming carpets and cleaning all equipment and surfaces.
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  • Replenishing seat pockets with airline material as required.
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  • Ensuring the aircraft is presented as per customer requirements including arranging seat belts, placement of headrests, pillows and blankets.
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  • Meet arriving flights and supervising passengers on the ramp along with supervising crossings at the head of stands, this will include departing flights
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  • Loading, offloading, transport, delivery, sorting of baggage and cargo.
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If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply now.

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