Cargo Warehouse Supervisor

Prestwick Spaceport; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is seeking an experienced Cargo Warehouse Supervisor to join our Cargo Services team. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse handling activities, ensuring safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo while complying with aviation and safety requirements.

This leadership role requires coordinating teams, managing import/export operations, and maintaining high service standards. A proactive safety culture, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to flexible

Qualifications

• Experience in cargo, warehouse, or logistics supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of aviation cargo operations and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring high service standards
• Lead and coordinate warehouse teams on each shift
• Oversee import/export cargo handling in line with regulations
• Manage cargo build-up, palletisation, and aircraft preparation
• Ensure dangerous goods are processed per current regulations
• Lead incident reporting and follow-up actions
• Maintain strict cargo security and access control
• Support GDPR and data protection compliance

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cargo Warehouse Supervisor to join our Cargo Services team at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cargo Warehouse Supervisor to join our Cargo Services team at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

This is a key operational position where you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse handling activities, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo. You will play a vital role in delivering high standards of service to airline customers, while maintaining full compliance with aviation, safety, and regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a critical area of our airport operations. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth, safe, and compliant movement of cargo, while contributing to the continued success and growth of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring consistently high service standards
• Take full accountability for your assigned shift, leading and coordinating warehouse teams
• Oversee import and export cargo handling in line with all regulatory requirements
• Manage cargo build-up, palletisation, and aircraft preparation activities
• Ensure dangerous goods are processed in accordance with current regulations
• Investigate incidents and accidents, providing clear findings and recommendations

Planning & Team Management

• Coordinate effective shift handovers and maintain strong communication across teams
• Identify training needs and support ongoing staff development, including refresher training
• Conduct audits and competency checks to maintain high performance standards
• Communicate procedural updates and operational changes clearly to all staff

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with CAA, DfT, HMRC, and airline regulations
• Promote a proactive safety culture and minimise operational risks
• Maintain strict cargo security, ensuring only authorised personnel access facilities
• Oversee completion of all security checks and screening procedures
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation and compliance records
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions
• Support and promote GDPR and data protection compliance

Equipment & Facilities

• Oversee the safe operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and weighbridges
• Ensure all equipment is checked, maintained, and operationally ready
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant warehouse environment

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with proven experience in a cargo, warehouse, or logistics supervisory role, with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and effective team management skills.

The Successful Candidate Will Also Have

• A solid understanding of aviation cargo operations and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of dangerous goods handling (preferred)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A flexible approach to shift work, including nights