London Gatwick Cargo Warehouse Agent

Swissport; Horsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport is seeking a Cargo Warehouse Agent based at Gatwick International Airport to organize warehouse storage and arrange handling equipment for load/unload of air cargo. You will maintain safety and quality standards and comply with SOPs and company policies.

Key tasks include loading/unloading cargo, preparing pallets, ensuring accurate paperwork, and operating equipment. The role requires flexibility across shifts and the ability to travel to the airport when needed, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Willingness to travel to the airport when needed.
• Able to lift up to 32 kg and work in a manual environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas.
• Prepare and palletize cargo as needed.
• Ensure cargo paperwork is correct and complete.
• Handle cargo and operate related equipment properly.
• Follow Dangerous Goods rules and regulations.
• Deliver cargo to recipients when required.
• Provide special handling for live animals as required.
• Operate equipment such as vans, forklifts, cargo dollies/trailers.

Skills

Shift flexibility

English language

Airport travel

Manual handling

Teamwork

Driving licence

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 requiredWillingness 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