Assistent Cargo Control

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

ORT allowance

Travel allowance

Development opportunities

Pension scheme

Contract: 1 year

Schiphol location

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. at Schiphol is seeking an Assistant Cargo Controller to support the Cargo Controller with daily operations, monitor cargo flows and supervise on-site teams in a busy 24/7 environment.

You will prepare flight-based plans, coordinate ULD movements between warehouse, platform and airside, resolve system issues in PCHS and help develop a positive, safe working atmosphere. The role requires experience in air cargo, a valid B driving licence and fluency in Dutch and

Qualifications

• Experience in air cargo, cargo control or a comparable logistics environment.
• Experience with pallet movers and tractors; Mulag is an advantage.
• A valid category B driving licence.
• Strong technical and operational insight.
• Stress-resistant and able to maintain overview during busy periods.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in shifts within a 24/7 operation.
• Experience in a leadership role or as a senior operational employee.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cargo Controller with daily operational tasks and monitor cargo flows.
• Prepare daily plans based on flight schedules and expected cargo volumes, aligning with transport capacity.
• Coordinate ULD flows between warehouse, platform and airside and ensure priorities are followed.
• Supervise Cargo Control staff, cargo drivers and couriers and guide new employees.
• Work with the PCHS system and resolve first-line issues; assist in daily use and problem solving.
• Ensure order and overview airside, including deployment of dollies and other equipment; assist loading/unloading trucks at the MTD.

Skills

Air cargo experience

Pallet mover experience

Driving licence B

Technical insight

Stress management

Dutch & English

Shift work

Leadership

Job description

Job Location (Short): Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1118LD

WFS, a member of the SATS Group, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best in class ground handling partner.
We offer services for Air Cargo, Ground Handling and specialist needs.
SATS-WFS has a strong presence across a combined network of over 215 locations and employs over 46 000 of the finest professionals all over the world.

At WFS Schiphol, everything revolves around timing, overview and teamwork. Behind the warehouse, we ensure that Unit Load Devices (ULDs) are transported to and from the aircraft at the right moment, via the correct transport and in line with the planning. As anAssistant Cargo Controller, you play a key role in this process.

What will you do?

In the role of Assistant Cargo Controller, you support the Cargo Controller with daily operational tasks. You monitor the progress of cargo flows, maintain overview of ULD movements and ensure that operations run according to plan.

In the absence of the Cargo Controller, you prepare daily plans based on flight schedules and expected cargo volumes, aligning these with the capacity of the transport system. You coordinate ULD flows between the warehouse, platform and airside and ensure that priorities are followed. You register and check cargo data and monitor import and export processes in the system. In addition, you supervise Cargo Control staff, cargo drivers and couriers on the work floor. You distribute tasks, monitor progress and address colleagues when necessary. You also guide new employees and contribute to a positive working atmosphere and good cooperation.

You work with the PCHS system and support colleagues in its daily use. In case of system disruptions, you actively look for solutions and independently resolve first-line issues. You also ensure order and overview airside, including the positioning and deployment of dollies, pallet wagons and other mobile equipment. In addition, you are involved in loading and unloading trucks at the Moving Truck Dock (MTD).

This is a hands-on role in which you switch between the warehouse, office and the Cargo Control department.

What do you bring?

• Experience in air cargo, cargo control or a comparable logistics environment
• Experience with pallet movers and tractors, such as Mulag, is an advantage
• A valid category B driving licence
• Strong technical and operational insight
• Stress-resistant and able to maintain overview during busy periods
• Good command of both Dutch and English
• Willingness to work in shifts within a 24/7 operation
• Experience in a leadership role or as a senior operational employee

What do we offer?

• A salary between €2,700 and €3,500 gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek
• In addition, shift allowances for evening, night and weekend work; based on a standard roster, you can earn an average of 22% irregular hours allowance (ORT) on top of your salary
• Travel allowance and parking facilities
• Opportunities to develop yourself within the organisation and within this role
• A pension scheme with the majority of contributions paid by WFS
• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
• A dynamic and fast-growing working environment at Schiphol