Airport Cargo & Ramp Specialist

Swissport-8ea42602; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport at Stansted Airport is hiring a Cargo Warehouse / Ramp Agent to organise warehouse storage and load/unload air cargo. You will follow SOPs, operate equipment and ensure cargo safety and paperwork accuracy.

This role requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, with a full UK driving licence and basic aviation experience preferred. Training and safety standards are a priority in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to travel to the airport when public transport isn’t available.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Able to lift up to 32 kg repeatedly in a manual environment.
• Able to work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in aviation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas.
• Prepare and palletize cargo as required.
• Ensure cargo paperwork is accurate.
• Operate related handling equipment safely.
• Comply with Dangerous Goods requirements and regulations.
• Deliver cargo to recipients as needed.
• Provide handling for live animals as required.
• Drive and operate equipment such as vans, forklifts, cargo dollies/trailers.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to supervisor/manager.
• Comply with legislation, airport security, and Swissport SOPs.
• Maintain high safety and security standards at all times.

Skills

English

Teamwork

Manual labor

Adaptability

Education

UK driving licence

Tools

Fork lift trucks

Cargo dollies

Job description

Swissport at Stansted Airport is hiring a Cargo Warehouse / Ramp Agent to organise warehouse storage and load/unload air cargo. You will follow SOPs, operate equipment and ensure cargo safety and paperwork accuracy.

This role requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, with a full UK driving licence and basic aviation experience preferred. Training and safety standards are a priority in a fast-paced environment.