Aer Lingus – Cargo Warehouse Operative

Temple Recruitment; Fingal; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Cargo Warehouse Operative at Dublin Airport. You will handle a variety of cargo, including medical products, and ensure quality customer service while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a full clean EU Driving Licence and excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary of €16.66 per hour and opportunities for career growth with one of Ireland's iconic brands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous paid annual leave

Discounted staff travel

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Paid sick leave

Free uniform

Free airport parking

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Full clean EU Driving Licence is required.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to pass airport security vetting procedure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cargo shipments and receive inbound cargo.
• Maintain quality customer service.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Basic IT skills

Education

Leaving Certificate

Job description

Overview

Cargo Warehouse Operative (Fixed Term) – 37.5 hours per week shift work.

Are you interested in growing your career with Ireland’s only 4 star airline? We are looking for a Cargo Agent to join our growing Cargo Department. Based in Dublin Airport, you will handle a wide variety of cargo including life-saving medical products and pharmaceuticals, and be trained in a career with opportunities to grow within the wider IAG Cargo operations.

Department name: Cargo

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow your career with one of Ireland’s most iconic brands.

Your role

• A variety of shifts over a 24/7 timeframe
• Maintaining quality customer service by following organisational standards
• Projecting a professional, courteous and friendly image to customers (internal and external) and responding to queries in a timely and effective manner
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks
• Providing customer feedback to Line Management
• Preparing cargo shipments for onward flights and receiving inbound cargo from global origins
• Ensuring cargo preparation tasks are handled in a timely and accurate manner
• Completing Health and Safety, Security and operational training as required
• Ensuring proper Health and Safety, Security and operational practices and procedures are adhered to

Qualifications & key criteria

• A full clean EU Driving Licence is required
• Comfortable working with IT applications with basic keyboard skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present facts clearly and objectively
• High energy and enthusiasm with the ability to learn new skills quickly
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work on own initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Eligible to live and work in the EU
• Provide 2 verifiable references
• Able to pass a strict airport security vetting procedure (includes a 5 year background check) or possess a current airside pass for Dublin Airport

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid annual leave (up to 32 days)
• Heavily discounted staff travel privileges with Aer Lingus and select partner airlines
• Employer pension contribution to a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Paid sick leave
• Free uniform
• Free airport parking
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle-to-Work and Tax Saver Schemes
• Subsidised dry cleaners and airport discounts
• Learning & Development support
• Opportunity to work in a team environment and grow your career with Ireland’s only 4 star airline

Salary: €16.66 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Education

• Leaving Certificate (preferred)

Location & Requirements

• Work Location: In person
• Duty station: Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
• Full EU Driving Licence (required)
• Ability to commute/relocate: Dublin Airport, CO. Dublin (reliably commute or relocate before starting)