Cargo Warehouse Agent

As a Swissport  Cargo Warehouse Agent 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.

Join us and be part of a global leader in aviation services, where your contributions will make a real difference.

• →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

• 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
• A full driving licence preferred
• Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable