Cargo Handling Agent - Driver

Cargo Agent - Driver

Location: Heathrow

Full time: - Permanent

British Airways Contract Salary up to 29,676 (Salary up to 26,015 Basic pay plus approx. 3,661 Shift pay)

Are you interested in a career in aviation? Are you looking for a new challenge within a world class logistics company? Now is your time to join the airside logistics department where you can be part of a strong team and work in the exciting environment of Heathrow Airport.

The opportunity

IAG Cargo is one of largest cargo operators in the world, as a cargo driver you'll be working in the vicinity of aircraft, alongside a great team working early mornings and late evenings. You could be working 7 shifts followed by either 3 or 4 consecutive days off. And whatsmore with our current shift pattern you can plan for an entire year ahead, and you'll have the opportunity of one in every three weekends off.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities as a Cargo Handling Agent - Driver

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

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

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

Be competent at driving all vehicle sizes

A good level of physical fitness

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.

Benefits of working with us: The ultimate travel experience

From your first day you will receive discounted commercial tickets and access to our standby staff travel programme followed by one free flight for you and your nominees after one year service (Taxes and charges apply)
So now you have the flights you can also benefit from discounted hotels and other travel products
Did we mention that you even get free car parking for up to two weeks when you travel?!
Looking to ship something home with you? After six months, you'll be entitled to an annual cargo concession of up to 250kg to transport personal property on our network. Best part is you only have to pay 10% of the applicable Air Cargo Tariff.
Taking care of you

We have a fantastic Flexible benefit scheme available for you which includes:
A market leading defined contribution pensiono Critical Illness cover
Additional life insurance covero Private medical insurance
Dental Planso Cash Health Plans
Wellbeing sponsors promote a number of wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
We also offer a variety of other benefits to help you develop as a professional and stay healthy and productive
At BA Clubs we provide a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities, with free membership in your first year. Get involved in anything from athletics to yachting, angling to yoga.
What you need to know

You will join on the pay, shift pattern, shift pay and contract terms and conditions of the Cargo Handling Agent role
You will need to provide a full 5 year referencing history for an airside pass
You will need to complete a Criminal record check and have no disqualifying convictions
This role is not eligible for sponsorship applications
You will need to undertake and pass a medical, security interview and driving assessment at Waterside before joining
As this is a driving role you will need to evidence you meet the driving requirements of the role before joining
You will take part in training before you join into your team and will need to pass this training.
Ready to join?

This role is not eligible for sponsorship, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.