Cargo Warehouse Agent

Swissport-8ea42602; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport is seeking a Cargo Warehouse Agent at Manchester International Airport to organize warehouse operations, handling equipment, and load/unload air cargo while meeting safety and SOP standards.

Shifts include days and nights on a rota basis, with weekends and bank holidays. You will work with a global aviation leader, contributing to efficient cargo movements and compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Must speak and understand English.
• Able to lift up to 32kg repeatedly.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Full driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
• Preparing and palletising 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 operating specialist equipment including vans, forklift 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

Skills

Flexible shifts

English fluency

Manual handling

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

As a Swissport Cargo Warehouse Agent at Manchester 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.

Shifts will include days and nights and will incorporate weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Join us and be part of a global leader in aviation services, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
• Preparingand palletize cargo as needed
• Ensuringpaperwork related to the cargo is correct
• Assuringproper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
• Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
• Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
• Providingspecial handling of live animals as required
• Drivingand/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