PrimeFlight provides air carriers and airports with a wide range of aircraft, passenger, and security services to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their aircraft and the comfort of their passengers. Our team is focused on quality, safety, and providing a positive customer experience through all services offered. We strive to be a leading provider of aviation services and a strong business partner for our customers.
The PrimeFlight Group has 18,000 employees in over 235 airports across the globe, PrimeFlight and its network of subsidiaries, including Prime Appearance, Garsite, and Skytanking, continue to build and expand, innovating to better serve our clients.
At PrimeFlight we take pride in our part of enabling our customers to make the right connections at the right time. We believe that it’s the small things that matter - details, improvements and investments that make a collective difference for our customers, employees, partners, and the world we live in.
The Warehouse Operative / HGV Class 2 Driver is responsible for the safe handling, storage, and movement of freight within a bonded warehouse environment and across airside and landside areas. The role also includes office-based administrative duties supporting customs processing, Port Health requirements, and general facility operations
Role Responsibilities:
Warehouse Duties
* Unload loose and unitised freight and carry out check weighing.
* Verify that documentation and freight reference numbers match.
* Store freight safely in the correct temperature-controlled locations.
* Retrieve freight for Port Health inspections and assist as required.
* Maintain a clean and presentable warehouse environment, ensuring spillages are cleared immediately.
* Verify driver identification before releasing freight.
* Follow bonded warehouse security procedures and ensure doors remain secure when not in use.
Driving Duties
* Ensure vehicles are roadworthy prior to use.
* Collect and transfer consignments using pallet mover trucks.
* Organise and prioritise freight collections and deliveries.
* Communicate effectively with TSO management, office staff and warehouse personnel regarding freight movements
Office Duties
The role includes responsibility for general office and administrative functions, including:
* Answering telephone enquiries
* Inputting data into the company database and sending file sheet notifications to Port Health
* Entering shipment data onto the ABS system for customs action
* Invoicing and billing shipments through the database
* General document filing
* Maintaining system checks and check sheets
* Ensuring all relevant documentation is received before releasing freight to agents or returning freight to the Transit Shed
* Releasing freight via ABS or BRN systems
* Liaising with customers and authorities including Agents, Transit Sheds, HM Customs, Port Health and DEFRA
* Arranging maintenance for the facility, machinery and vehicles when required
* Ordering and controlling stock of facility consumables such as cleaning materials
What were looking for?
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Access) or willingness to learn
* Good communication skills via phone, email and in person
* Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work and hours
* Ability to work independently and make logical decisions
* Able to work effectively within a small team environment
* Ability to work rotating shifts
* Attention to detail
* Good organisational skills
* Commitment to safety and security procedures
* Ability to carry out physical warehouse work
* Ability to perform both warehouse and office-based duties
* HGV Class 2 is a must
* Forklift License is essential but not mandatory; training will be provided.
PrimeFlight is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees