As a Cargo Warehouse Agent, based at our New Cargo station at East Midlands airport 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.

Please also note:

If you are offered the role, you will be sent a vetting Gateway link to begin background checks. It’s important that you open and complete this as soon as possible so we can bring you into the business without any delay. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal from the process, as we need someone who can start without delay.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
• Preparing and palletize cargo as needed 
• Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct 
• Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
• Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
• Delivering air cargo to appropriate recipient if required
• Providing special handling of live animals as required 
• Driving and/or operate specialist equipment which may include vans, fork lift trucks, cargo dollies/trailers.
• Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Complying with all relevant legislation and airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Complying with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• Flexible to work a variety of shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays) 
• Ability to speak and understand the English language 
• Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift
• Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable