Cargo Warehouse Agent-UK

Swissport; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport in Birmingham is seeking a Cargo Warehouse Agent at our Cargo station. You will organise warehouse storage, arrange handling equipment and load/unload air cargo while maintaining safety and SOP adherence.

Key tasks include cargo loading/unloading, palletising, paperwork accuracy, and operating equipment. A full driving licence and flexibility to work various shifts are essential, with aviation experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays).
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Full driving licence.
• Previous experience in aviation environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas.
• Prepare and palletize cargo as needed.
• Ensure paperwork related to the cargo is correct.
• Operate specialist equipment (van, forklift, cargo dollies).
• Follow Dangerous Goods requirements and SOPs.
• Deliver cargo to appropriate recipients if required.
• Maintain safety and security standards at all times.

Skills

Shift flexibility

English language

Driving licence

Aviation experience (desirable)

Teamwork

Weather resilience

Manual handling (32kg)

Health and safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

As a Cargo Warehouse Agent, based at our Cargo station at Birmingham 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
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable