Cargo Warehouse Agent (Night Shift Only)

Overview

Ready for take off ? Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation. 

This is a full time permanent position working night shifts only. 

As a Cargo Warehouse Agent, you will organize warehouse and storage facilities and arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. You will maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.

This is a 37.5-hour per week role. Shifts are rostered to start between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM and finish between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The first shift of the week typically begins at 11:59 PM on Sunday, and the final shift usually ends by 9:30 AM on Friday.

Pay rate is £13.55 per hour (no night premium ) and will be paid on a monthly basis. 

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
• 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.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies

• A full driving licence desirable
• 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
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• 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
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable
• This is a 37.5-hour per week role. Shifts are rostered to start between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM and finish between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The first shift of the week typically begins at 11:59 PM on Sunday, and the final shift usually ends by 9:30 AM on Friday.