Airport Warehouse Operative

Adecco; Monkton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is looking for an Airport Warehouse Operative at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In this role, you will ensure the smooth handling of freight and cargo while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a proactive attitude and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive pay and immediate start are offered, along with comprehensive training.

Benefits

Immediate start

Choice of shifts

Comprehensive training

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• This role is subject to passing a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service across all warehouse operations.
• Safely receive, unload, and break down imported freight from aircraft.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the warehouse.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Safety-conscious behaviour

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Airport Warehouse Operative - 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

Contract: Casual

Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour (paid breaks) | Night Shift Bonus: Additional £10 for hours worked per shift, between midnight and 4:59am

Hours: Shifts

• Day: 7am - 5pm
• Midday: 12pm - 10pm
• Night: 7pm - 5am (subject to change based on flight times)

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

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. 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.

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.
• Maintain Level 1 security competence and adhere to all security protocols.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and safety-conscious attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service and compliance.
• The ability to pass drug and alcohol testing on induction and throughout the assignment.
• This role is subject to the candidate passing a DBS check.

What we can offer to you

• Immediate start
• Your choice of shifts, that work for you
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Casual dress code
• Free onsite parking

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Ready to take off with us?

Apply now! Be part of a team that keeps things moving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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