Overview:
Swissport UK&I are looking for enthusiastic team members to join our Cargo team.
This is a multi-functional role that involves a combination of warehouse and office-based duties. You will spend time working in both environments, so flexibility is essential.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Handling and moving air cargo within the warehouse.
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Loading and unloading freight safely.
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Completing office-based administrative tasks, including customs documentation, invoicing, and data entry.
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Providing basic reception and customer service support when required.
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Following all company procedures, safety standards, and security requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied working day and is happy to work in both a warehouse and an office environment.
Pay - £26422.50 Yearly and £13.55 Hourly
Working Hours- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (can change depending on operational needs)
Responsibilities:
Day to day you will be responsible for:
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Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage area
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Preparing and palletize cargo as needed
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Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct
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Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
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Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
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Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
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Providing special handling of live animals as required
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Driving and/or operate specialist equipment which may include vans, fork lift trucks, cargo dollies/trailers.
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Offloading trucks.
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Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
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Complying with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements
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Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
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Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
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Basic Customs Clearance Process
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Cash Invoicing
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Acceptance of high value goods such as radioactive goods, live animals or dangerous cargo.
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Reception duties including but not limited to greeting clients and visitors, answering telephone queries, sorting post, filing etc.
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Complying with all relevant legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements
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Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
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Operating any necessary machinery
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Additional warehouse duties as required
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role you will need to be or have:
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In possession of at least three GCSE's or equivalent
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Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays)
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Ability to speak and understand the English language
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Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
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Must be IT literate and able to learn airline specific computer systems
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Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
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Willingness to work in inclement weather if required
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Able to demonstrate good customer service
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Commitment to continuous improvement
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Self-motivated and able to work independently
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Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
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Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
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A full driving licence
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Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable
Benefits
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Free parking whilst at work
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Discount vouchers with Partnered Retail Brands
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Salary Sacrifise schemes
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Uniform provided.
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Swissport pension scheme with ability to self-contribute.
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24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounted retail within the airport.
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Discounted access to Aspire lounge network for family and friends.
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Free Specsavers eye test voucher for regular VDU users
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Fantastic career progression
