About the role
Overview
Swissport UK&I are looking for enthusiastic team members to join our Cargo team.
This is a multi-functional role that involves a combination of warehouse and office-based duties . You will spend time working in both environments, so flexibility is essential.
Your responsibilities may include
- Handling and moving air cargo within the warehouse.
- Loading and unloading freight safely.
- Completing office-based administrative tasks, including customs documentation, invoicing, and data entry.
- Providing basic reception and customer service support when required.
- Following all company procedures, safety standards, and security requirements.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied working day and is happy to work in both a warehouse and an office environment.
- Pay - £26422.50 Yearly and £13.55 Hourly
Interviews will be held
remotely on Teams. Afterwards you may be required to meet our station manager in Person at BFS international.
Responsibilities
Day to day you will be responsible for:
- Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage area
- Preparing and palletize cargo as needed
- Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct
- Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
- Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
- Providing special handling of live animals as required
- Driving and/or operate specialist equipment which may include vans, fork lift trucks, cargo dollies/trailers.
- Offloading trucks.
- Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
- Complying with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements
Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
Basic Customs Clearance Process
Cash Invoicing
- Acceptance of high value goods such as radioactive goods, live animals or dangerous cargo.
- Reception duties including but not limited to greeting clients and visitors, answering telephone queries, sorting post, filing etc.
- Complying with all relevant legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements
Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Operating any necessary machinery
Additional warehouse duties as required
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need to be or have:
- In possession of at least three GCSE's or equivalent
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays)
- Ability to speak and understand the English language
- Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Must be IT literate and able to learn airline specific computer systems
- Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
- Willingness to work in inclement weather if required
- Able to demonstrate good customer service
Commitment to continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
- Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
A full driving licence
Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable
Benefits
- Tech Scheme - Own new tech over 12 monthly payments interest free
- Ikea - Furnish your home for less paid over 12 monthly payments deducted from your salary
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice (subject to requirements)
Cycle to work Scheme
Holiday Purchase
Medicash Health plan
EAP service
Standby Flights - Fly to certain destinations at a fraction of the cost
Eyecare Vouchers
Costco membership available to purchase
Cashback on shopping with 100's of retailers
Free mortgage advice
Gym Discounts at PureGym
25% off at aspire lounges
Paid volunteering day for your local community