Airport Warehouse Operative

Adecco Portugal; Monkton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting for an Airport Warehouse Assistant at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. You will join Transit House to support the smooth handling of freight and cargo, performing loading/unloading, inspections, and adherence to safety policies.

Day-to-day duties include receiving freight from aircraft, breaking it down, and operating dock systems, with flexible hours across day and midday shifts. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused warehouse role at a strategic transport hub.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service across all warehouse operations.
• Safety-focused approach to handling freight and cargo.
• Ability to follow airline and airport policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service across all warehouse operations.
• Safely receive, unload, and break down imported freight from aircraft.
• Load and unload freight trailers (Yorkies) using truck dock systems.
• Conduct visual checks for damage or tampering and report issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the warehouse.
• Comply with all airport and airline-specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of required training (manual handling, FSAT, etc.).
• Support investigations into incidents and uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Operate in line with Aerodrome Manual safety responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Airport Warehouse Assistant - Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Are you passionate about fast-paced logistics and delivering excellence in every order?

Are you ready to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused logistics team at one of Scotland's key transport hubs?

If so, we're looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our growing team at Transit House, supporting the smooth and secure handling of freight and cargo.

Location: Transit House, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, KA9 2PL

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour (paid breaks)

Working Days: Monday - Sunday

Hours: Day: 6am - 2pm
Midday: 4pm - Midnight

Note: Shifts may be cancelled last minute due to flight changes. Candidates must be flexible and available on short notice.

Contract: Casual

Our client hosts a high-spec logistics and distribution facility located within the Alpha Freight Area of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, a strategic hub in Ayrshire, Scotland. As part of the airport's commercial estate, Transit House benefits from direct access to key transport routes including the A77/M77 and Prestwick Airport railway station, making it an ideal location for time-sensitive operations and national connectivity.

As a valued member of the team at Transit House, you will lead by example through speed, accuracy, and teamwork, bringing their values to life in every order you process and every shift you work.

What You'll Do:

• Provide excellent customer service across all warehouse operations.
• Safely receive, unload, and break down imported freight from aircraft.
• Load and unload freight trailers (Yorkies) using truck dock systems.
• Conduct visual checks for damage or tampering and report issues promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the warehouse.
• Comply with all airport and airline-specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of required training (manual handling, FSAT, etc.).
• Support investigations into incidents and uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Operate in line with Aerodrome Manual safety responsibilities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.