Transport General Cargo Specialist

Airbus; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4 days onsite in Broughton

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Airbus is hiring a Transport General Cargo Specialist to join the General Cargo Transport network in a hybrid role based in Broughton. You will work across countries with internal teams and external partners to ensure transport activities meet service requirements and drive performance improvements.

The role involves defining transport processes, managing day-to-day activities, monitoring supplier performance and supporting IT tools, with a 35-hour week and a 12-month contract for paternity

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional-level English communication.

Responsibilities

• Defining and adapting transport processes to support evolving business needs.
• Building and strengthening interfaces and networks across multiple business entities.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Assisting with transport-related IT tools and applications for Airbus sites and suppliers.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and flow optimisation.
• Managing transportation flows to achieve agreed service levels and customer expectations.
• Coordinating transport administration and workload management activities.
• Working with management teams to develop and implement new operational processes.
• Supporting cross-site (X-plant) transport processes.
• Creating transport specifications that meet internal customer requirements.
• Monitoring and managing transport service provider performance.
• Reviewing, validating and challenging change requests and ad-hoc service requirements.
• Managing transport-related complaints and claims.
• Supporting capital expenditure planning and annual operational planning activities.

Skills

Transport operations

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Decision making

Job description

Transport General Cargo Specialist

Location: Broughton, Chester (Hybrid Working, 4 Days Onsite)
Contract: 12 Months (Paternity Cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week, working 4.5 days across agreed business hours between 7am and 7pm
Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour PAYE or £36.12 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

Join Airbus and Help Shape the Future of Transport & Logistics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport General Cargo Specialist to join Airbus at a time of transformation within its General Cargo Transport network. This role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic international organisation, working across multiple countries and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including transport providers, procurement teams, supply chain functions and manufacturing operations.

As a key member of the Transport & Logistics team, you will contribute to the performance, efficiency and continuous improvement of Airbus' General Cargo Transport operations in the UK. Working closely with internal teams and external transport partners, you will play an important role in ensuring transport activities meet business requirements and service expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting Transport Operations & Process Improvement

You will help drive the successful implementation and optimisation of transport processes, ensuring efficient and effective logistics operations across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Defining and adapting transport processes to support evolving business needs.
• Building and strengthening interfaces and networks across multiple business entities.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Assisting with transport-related IT tools and applications for Airbus sites and suppliers.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and flow optimisation.

Managing Day-to-Day Transport Activities

You will oversee transportation activities and support the delivery of service excellence across inbound and outbound logistics operations by:

• Managing transportation flows to achieve agreed service levels and customer expectations.
• Coordinating transport administration and workload management activities.
• Working with management teams to develop and implement new operational processes.
• Supporting cross-site (X-plant) transport processes.
• Creating transport specifications that meet internal customer requirements.
• Monitoring and managing transport service provider performance.
• Reviewing, validating and challenging change requests and ad-hoc service requirements.
• Managing transport-related complaints and claims.
• Supporting capital expenditure planning and annual operational planning activities.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support business objectives.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and organised professional who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders and is comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment. You'll ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience within transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence to make decisions and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional-level English communication skills.

Why Apply?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to:

• Join one of the world's leading aerospace organisations.
• Gain exposure to a large-scale international logistics network.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Build experience across transport operations, supplier management and supply chain functions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance.
• Develop valuable skills and experience within a globally recognised organisation.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 4 days onsite in Broughton.
• 35-hour working week across 4.5 days.
• Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates.
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading transport and logistics professionals.

Inclusive Recruitment

Airbus and Guidant Global are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on transport operations within a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.