Warehouse Supervisor

Menzies Aviation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Edinburgh is seeking a Cargo Handling Supervisor to lead warehouse operations and staff across cargo office and warehouse teams. You will supervise drivers and operate X-ray units and scanners, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires physical work, outdoor conditions, and flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts. The position emphasizes staff development, performance management, and adherence to airline, FAA, and DOT guidelines, with a

Qualifications

• One year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass all pre-employment including a drug test and a ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Aviation Industry experiences a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving records
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
• Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA).

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of departmental non-exempt employees such as Cargo Office and Warehouse Agents and warehouse leads.
• Supervise staff driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles, X-ray units, and handheld scanners.
• Ensure proper staffing is scheduled for warehouse operations.
• Participate in interviewing, conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions and liaise with General Manager on final decisions.
• Train new employees in the warehouse.
• Ensure proper documentation is prepared to maintain compliance with airline guidelines, FAA, DOT and other regulators.
• Manage build-up, break-down, storing and delivery of freight.
• Confirm acceptance certified employee for dangerous goods.
• Review operational reports to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Inspect equipment for safety and performance; conduct safety audits.
• Address employee concerns and coordinate actions with management.
• Train and develop warehouse staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Shift work

Manual lifting

Background check

Education

Trade certificate

Job description

Job Details

Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Cargo Handling Supervisor will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of departmental non-exempt employees such as, Cargo Office and Warehouse Agents and warehouse leads. The Supervisor will also supervise staff driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles, X-ray units, and handheld scanners. This position will require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.

What you will be doing

• Ensure proper staffing is scheduled for warehouse operations.
• Involved in the interviewing process, conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions and work with General Manager on final decisions in these areas.
• Trains new employees in the warehouse.
• Ensure proper documentation is prepared by staff to maintain compliance with the particular airline guidelines, FAA, DOT and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure proper build-up, break-down, storing and delivery of freight.
• Accepts or assigns an acceptance certified employee to accept dangerous goods.
• Review operational reports and resolve problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent flight or delivery delays.
• Inspects equipment to ensure specific operational and safety performance.
• Perform safety audits to ensure employee and equipment safety.
• Resolves employees concerns and submits to manager for action.
• Trains develop and educate warehouse staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• One year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment including a drug test and a ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Aviation Industry experiences a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving records
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
• Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA).

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.