Overview:
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This is a part-time permanent position
As a Cargo Warehouse Agent, you will organize warehouse and storage facilities and arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. You will maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.
This is a 20 hour per week role. Shifts are rostered to start between 4pm and 8pm .
Pay rate is £13.55 per hour and will be paid on a monthly basis.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
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Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
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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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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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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Competencies
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A full driving licence desirable
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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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Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
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Willingness to work in inclement weather
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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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Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable
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This is a 37.5-hour per week role. Shifts are rostered to start between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM and finish between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The first shift of the week typically begins at 11:59 PM on Sunday, and the final shift usually ends by 9:30 AM on Friday.
