Cargo Warehouse Agent

Swissport; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Cargo Warehouse Agent at Gatwick International Airport. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing warehouse operations, loading/unloading air cargo, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires flexibility with shifts, physical capability for manual tasks, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 32kg repeatedly during shifts.
• Previous experience in aviation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas.
• Ensure paperwork related to the cargo is correct.
• Comply with all relevant legislation and security requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Manual Handling

Tools

Fork Lift Trucks

Cargo Dollies/Trailers

Job description

As a Swissport Cargo Warehouse Agent based at Gatwick International Airport 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.

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

• 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
• A full driving licence preferred
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable