Warehouse Attendant - Cargo

Air Canada; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada, an iconic Canadian symbol and North America's leading airline, invites you to join a diverse team at the forefront of passenger aviation in London.

The role involves direct customer interaction and cargo warehouse operations, with opportunities to progress to Lead Warehouse Attendant as needed. Candidates should be ready to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety and security standards, and support daily cargo handling tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous Cargo Warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have tact, good judgement and initiative.
• Must be a team player and represent Air Canada professionally.
• Current Forklift licence.
• DfT Security trained.

Responsibilities

• Accept / deliver Cargo & Mail whilst verifying piece count and correct paperwork.
• Build-up and breakdown pallets, Containers and Bulk Carts.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Store Cargo & Mail in appropriate warehouse locations and report as required.
• Receive and answer enquiries from the public, other airlines, agencies and Company employees.
• Physically handle Cargo & Mail manually or by machine (e.g., forklift).
• Drive Company vehicles when required.
• Deliver transhipments to other airlines as needed.
• Accept and process Hazardous / Restricted material shipments per regulations.
• Perform weekly Bond & Rack checks to locate missing Cargo / Mail.
• Ensure damaged Cargo / Mail is reported per Company procedures.
• Liaise with Leads, Coordinators and Managers regarding daily operational concerns.
• Maintain BAA Airside ID pass as required.
• Ensure compliance with ACU online training.

Skills

Cargo warehouse experience

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Forklift licence

DfT Security trained

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

This role deals directly with the public, other airlines, agencies and Company employees by providing Cargo warehouse services in a manner prescribed by the Company. Air Canada encourages internal progression, therefore opportunities may arise for the position to act as a Lead Warehouse Attendant if required.

Responsibilities

• Accept / deliver Cargo & Mail whilst verifying piece count. Ensure that associated paperwork is correct and the shipment is correctly marked and labelled.
• Build-up and breakdown pallets, Containers and Bulk Carts.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Store Cargo & Mail in appropriate warehouse locations, reporting as required.
• Received and answer enquiries from the public, other airlines, agencies and Company employees.
• Physically handle Cargo & Mail manually or by machine, e.g. forklift.
• Drive Company vehicles when required.
• Deliver transhipments to other airlines when required.
• Accept and process Hazardous / Restricted material shipments in accordance with Company and Government Agency regulations.
• Perform weekly Bond & Rack checks to assist with the location of any missing Cargo / Mail.
• Ensure that damaged Cargo / Mail is reported correctly as per Company procedures.
• Liaise directly with Leads, Coordinators and Managers regarding daily operational concerns.
• Maintain BAA Airside ID pass as required.
• Ensure compliance with ACU online training.

Qualifications

• Previous Cargo Warehouse experience an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan workload and work to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have an ability to use tact, good judgement, and initiative.
• Must be a team player and represent Air Canada in a professional manner.
• Current Forklift licence.
• DfT Security trained.

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Good working knowledge of English.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted