Overview
This is a fixed term, 25 hours per week role ending on the 31st October 2024
Ready for take off? Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation.
Starting pay for this role is £11.75 per hour for the first six months. During which time Swissport will work to develop your new skills and experiences required for the role, once attained and on completion of probation, you will receive a further 1.5% increase.
Working at Swissport has so many different faces and one thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment. If you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, join us! As a Swissport Dispatch Agent, you will play a vital role in our airport operation.
The airport is a fast-paced and safety focussed team environment.
Responsibilities
Our Dispatch Agents perform a range of duties, which may include:
1. Preparing paperwork for flight crew.
2. Communicating aircraft fuel and load data to flight crew and load control.
3. Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the aircraft is loaded as intended.
4. Priorities tasks and manage the turn around of the aircraft from arrival to departure.
5. Operate aerobridges and aircraft stand guidance systems.
6. Drive vehicles airside including cars, vans and mini busses.
7. Deal with aircraft weight and balance calculations as required.
What would make you stand out for this role?
8. You're focused on delivering exceptional and safe service
9. You can be an effective team player
10. You're committed to learning and growth
11. You're self-confident and can stay calm under pressure
12. You're organised and can manage time well
13. Your physically fit as lifting up to 32kg as required
14. You have a driver's license
15. You're a fluent English speaker
16. You have basic - intermediate computer skills
17. You must hold a minimum of grade 4 (C or above) in English and Mathematics.
Benefits:
18. Swissport is the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services active across the globe.
19. Our roles are permanent on either a full or part-time basis.
20. We offer a great work-life balance with rosters being issued 28 days in advance and
21. Annual leave request responded to within 7 days.
22. From day one you’ll receive free access to an Employee Assistance Program.
23. You'll benefit from free car parking, uniform and PPE.
24. Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful appointments).
25. We offer an industry leading induction and training programme.
26. You’ll have access to on-going learning and development opportunities.
27. A skills-based grading structure, which offers career development and progression.
28. Being part of a great team.
29. Airport specific retail discounts.
30. and much more!
Looking for an exciting new challenge?