British Airways Careers | Cargo Handling Agent - Driver Job, Heathrow (£20,764)

British Airways

Job Description

Salary up to £24,649 (£20,764 Basic pay plus approx. £3,885 Shift pay)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our airside logistics department in an important role as a Cargo Handling Agent - Driver. Our driving team are responsible for the safe delivery of cargo to and from our IAG fleet. We are looking for someone who is hard working, resilient and has excellent communication skills. In return, you will receive the buzz of working in an exciting, fast paced environment, underpinned by world class training and fantastic development opportunities. That’s not to mention the competitive salary, shift allowances and generous concessions.

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various large vehicles, handling equipment and devices.

• Load loose cargo into vehicles for delivery to and from aircraft side

• Be safety conscious in everything you do

• Get customers’ freight to and from aircraft safely and within Service Level Agreements

• Work proactively to overcome challenges with our customers in mind

• Effective communication with your team leaders and managers

• Accurate use of systems in line with procedures

Job Requirements

• Be 21 or over with a full, clean, manual UK driving licence and a minimum of two years’ driving experience

• A good level of physical fitness (machinery takes care of heavier lifting).

• A resilient approach and a knack for thinking constructively to find practical solutions.

• The ability to work early, late or night shifts covering 24 hours a day, year-round.

• Excellent communication skills and a good standard of written and spoken English.

Job Details

Company: British Airways

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Heathrow, United Kingdom

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