BOH Ramp Allocator - Military veterans preferred

Pay Rate: £39,239.20
Grade: CA
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off - 2 days (04:30am till 16:30pm) + 2 nights (16:30pm till 04:30am)
Location: London Luton Airport

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, providing top-notch ground handling services at numerous UK airports. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in aviation logistics!

We're now looking for a Back of house Ramp Allocator to play an integral role at the heart of our operations, ensuring that every flight is a success.

?A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Assign spaces and time slots for baggage handling, catering, aircraft cleaning and staff access routes.
• Ensure smooth flow and turnaround of aircraft by managing back-of-house logistics.
• Use airport management systems to plan and adjust allocations in real-time based on flight schedules, delays, or emergencies
• Ensure resource allocation complies with safety rules and operational standards.
• Minimize risks like congestion in baggage areas or delays in aircraft servicing.

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence – this is essential for airside access.

• Have prior experience in the aviation industry, ideally within an operational environment.

• Possess proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively

• Bring knowledge or experience of back-of-house (BOH) operations – this is desirable but not essential.

• Are fully flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

• Remain calm and confident in challenging or high-pressure situations.

• Work collaboratively as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Are willing to attend a medical assessment, as part of the onboarding process.

?SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

To obtain a full airside ID, you must:

• Be able to provide five years' address history
• Be able to provide five years' reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• Pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

?WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 29th September 2025 . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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