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Cargo Warehouse Agent
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Loads and unloads air cargo, prepares and palletizes shipments, operates warehouse equipment, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance at Manchester Airport.
About this role
Overview
As a Swissport Cargo Warehouse Agent (part time) at Manchester International 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.
PART TIME: 25HRS PER WEEK ON A ROTA
Shifts will include days and nights and will incorporate weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
A full UK driving licence required
Join us and be part of a global leader in aviation services, where your contributions will make a real difference.
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
- 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
Skills
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