Cargo Agent

Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow!

We are looking for a Cargo Agent to join our client due to massive growth and exciting new contracts secured. This opportunity will be with Perishable Freight, mostly fish coming in and out of the UK.

The role is working within a dynamic and fast paced office environment alongside the clients airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!

Location: TW6 - Hounslow

Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of 4 ON 4 OFF (2 days, 2 Nights) This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format:

days 06:30 - 18:30 / nights 18:30 - 06:30

Salary: £29,500 (Rising to £36.5k after 12 months)

Responsibilities of a Cargo Agent:

• You will be required to create and update records of all consignments in the airline computer systems.
• Separate and distribute cargo documents according to airline requirements.
• You will be also expected to serve customers collecting cargo including taking payments of charges.
• Operate a telephone system in a polite and efficient manner.
• You will liaise with warehouse staff and drivers as appropriate and be responsible for checking dangerous goods to IATA and AVI checks.

Skills required to be a Cargo Agent:

• Great Communication skills via email, telephone and in person.
• Basic computer skills are essential as you will be operating and using a variety of systems.
• Previous office experience is essential.
• Fluent in speaking and writing in English is essential.
• We will need to be able to complete Pre-employment checks.
• This will include a 5 year checkable employment / education history, DBS check (criminal record check)

One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch with you the next working day to discuss this cargo agent role, so please ensure that you have contact details available on your profile.