Air Cargo Security Warehouse Supervisor / Air Freight Depot Manager

AWD online; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Air Cargo Security Warehouse Supervisor at Heathrow Airport. This full-time role involves overseeing air freight security processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in logistics, strong leadership qualities, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in aviation or logistics.
• Strong work ethic and reliability are essential.
• Proactive in process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the warehouse team.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Handle transport bookings and liaise with airlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Level D Certificate

Job description

Air Cargo Security Warehouse Supervisor / Air Freight Depot Manager who has a high attention to detail with team leadership and management skills is required to coordinate and lead a warehouse team that screens all air freight for security threats before being loaded onto aircraft at Heathrow Airport.

SALARY: £30,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, West London (TW4)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS / SHIFTS: 6am – 4:30pm, 4 On / 4 Off

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be required to obtain Security Clearance. Please ensure all gaps in your CV for the last 5 years are accounted for, including periods of unemployment.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Air Cargo Security Warehouse Supervisor / Air Freight Depot Manager with a high attention to detail, team leadership, and management skills.

As the Air Cargo Security Warehouse Supervisor / Air Freight Depot Manager, you will lead a team of warehouse operatives to ensure all international mail and packages are screened for security threats prior to being loaded onto aircraft for delivery overseas.

This is a vital role within the organization, requiring strict adherence to procedures when screening and processing air freight.

You will work with other supervisors and managers, sometimes in the office handling reports, administrative duties, liaising with airlines, and managing transport bookings, and other times supervising the warehouse team.

The role requires hands-on involvement, including assisting with air freight screening during busy periods or staff absences.

Ideally, you will have experience in the aviation industry, particularly in international mail, shipping, logistics, or distribution.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be Security Cleared for an Airside Pass and possess a valid Level D Certificate. If you do not have this, the company will arrange it.

APPLY TODAY

If this role matches your skills and experience, please submit your CV for review.

DUTIES

• Coordinate and lead the warehouse team, assigning daily duties and monitoring performance
• Manage transport bookings, liaising with drivers and transport providers
• Handle Customs entry processes in line with regulatory requirements
• Communicate with airlines and resolve delivery or documentation discrepancies
• Ensure forklift operators are certified, competent, and authorized to operate equipment
• Provide hands-on support in the warehouse when needed
• Maintain shift rotation schedules and proper handovers
• Operate dispatching systems and Customs software (full training provided)
• Ensure compliance with all CAA security regulations and internal screening procedures, fostering vigilance and compliance

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Honest, reliable, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work
• Good financial understanding, strong English communication skills, and willingness to follow manual and computer tasks
• Shift flexibility, including Sundays
• Proactive in process improvements and critical of existing systems
• Team player willing to cover other team members when needed
• Good organizational skills to manage time and meet deadlines

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for consideration. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13539

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