Cargo Operations Assistant

Job description

Cargo Operations Assistant

Would you like to support the BAE Systems Corporate Air Travel- Cargo Operations Department provide services used by customers in the air, land and sea sectors? We currently have a vacancy for a Cargo Operations Assistant at our site in Warton.

As a Cargo Operations Assistant, you will provide support to the cargo department ensuring all cargo carried on Corporate Air Travel aircraft along with any visiting aircraft, is done safely and in accordance with departmental procedures and current industry regulations.

This role will provide you with diverse daily activities with the chance to work with a range of stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities as a Cargo Operations Assistant will involve:

Ensuring safety is the number one priority

Loading preparation

Liaising with destination airfields, and in country handlers (e.g. Taif)

Sending updated manifests and load plans

Production of Load Information Reports in accordance with weight and balance of the aircraft

Being responsible for all cargo documentation; including manifests, dangerous goods acceptance paperwork, the creation of consignment security declaration and driver security checks

Participating in the departmental self-audit program in relation to the acceptance process of Dangerous Goods by Air and Regulated Agent verification

Liaising with International Trade Solutions (ITS) regarding the manifest and advising on acceptable volumes and any cargo issues associated with heavy loads or oversized items

Your skills and qualifications as a Cargo Operations Assistant:

Essential:

Previous experience loading, and build of unit devices (aircraft pallet)

Experience loading aircraft

Desirable:

Able to use computers/ Microsoft

Knowledge of air side driving

What we're looking for in you:

You must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must also take a proactive approach and be confident in decision-making.

Location: Warton

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Shared Services

BAE Systems is home to the engineering expertise, technical skill and ingenious people that keep the UK at the forefront of defence and security capability. We manage some of today's toughest challenges, delivering the most complex programmes, which generate critical export growth whilst supporting thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs distributed throughout the UK.

Now we want even more great people to join us.

To support such a uniquely complex range of operations, our Shared Services people are likewise hugely diverse. About half of our 1000 employees are at 32 UK locations, in customer-facing roles, adding benefit and value to BAE Systems operations, people and property. We are home to experts who thrive on mental challenge - often specialists who are leaders in their fields.

Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on delivering the highest quality solutions at the lowest possible cost. We welcome people with diverse skills and experience who bring a real passion for customer focus.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .