Cargo Warehouse Agent

Swissport-8ea42602; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Swissport is hiring a Cargo Warehouse Agent (part-time) at Manchester International Airport. You will organize storage facilities, arrange handling equipment, and load/unload air cargo while maintaining safety standards and SOP compliance.

Shifts include days/nights on a rota, with weekends and public holidays possible. A full UK driving licence is required, and the role involves manual handling and potential travel to the airport when needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent English or ability to speak/understand English.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel to the airport when public transport isn’t available.
• Capable of following SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas.
• Preparing and palletising cargo as needed.
• Ensuring paperwork related to cargo is correct and up-to-date.
• Handling and operating related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complying with Dangerous Goods Regulations and SOPs.
• Providing live animal handling as required.

Skills

English language

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift trucks

Cargo dollies/trailers

Vans (driving)

Job description

Overview

As a Swissport Cargo Warehouse Agent (part time) 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.

PART TIME: 25HRS PER WEEK ON A ROTA

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

A full UK driving licence required

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
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable