Cargo Administrator

Swissport UK&I are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cargo Administrator to join our Cargo team.

This is a primarily office-based role , focused on cargo administration and supporting the day-to-day operation. There may also be occasions where you are required to assist with light warehouse duties , depending on operational requirements.

Your responsibilities may include:

Completing cargo administration tasks, including customs documentation, invoicing and data entry.

Maintaining accurate records and processing cargo-related documentation.

Providing reception and basic customer service support when required.

Liaising with colleagues and supporting the wider cargo operation.

Assisting with light warehouse duties when operationally required.

Following company procedures, safety standards and airport security requirements.

This is primarily an office-based position , with some light warehouse work when required. Candidates should therefore be comfortable working in an administrative environment while being flexible enough to support the wider cargo operation.

Full flexibility is required to work early and late shifts, Monday to Friday , depending on operational requirements.

Pay: £26,422.50 per year (£13.55 per hour)

Day to day you will be responsible for:

Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage area

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.

Offloading trucks.

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

Basic Customs Clearance Process

Cash Invoicing

Acceptance of high value goods such as radioactive goods, live animals or dangerous cargo.

Reception duties including but not limited to greeting clients and visitors, answering telephone queries, sorting post, filing etc.

Complying with all relevant legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements

Operating any necessary machinery

Additional warehouse duties as required

To be successful in this role you will need to be or have:

In possession of at least three GCSE's or equivalent

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

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Must be IT literate and able to learn airline specific computer systems

Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required

Willingness to work in inclement weather if required

Able to demonstrate good customer service

Commitment to continuous improvement

S elf-motivated and able to work independently

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

Previous experience working in an aviation environment desirable