Dispatch Agent (Operations) - FULL TIME - Heathrow Airport

Dispatch Agent (Operations) – FULL TIME – Heathrow Airport

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Dispatch Agent (Operations) – FULL TIME – Heathrow Airport

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Job Title: Dispatch Agent (Operations)

Company: Swissport

Location: Heathrow Airport

Contract Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, between Monday – Sunday (shift work)

Salary: £17.60 per hour

About the Company:

Swissport is an award winning, leading provider of ground and air cargo services, dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable solutions to airlines and airports worldwide.

About the Role:

As a Dispatch Agent with Swissport, you will be responsible for coordinating the movement of cargo and ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of shipments to their designated destinations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare necessary paperwork and documentation for flight crew, including flight plans, load sheets, and fuel data.
• Communicate aircraft fuel and load data accurately to flight crew and load control, ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements.
• Liaise with all stakeholders, including ground crew, flight operations, and airport authorities, to ensure the aircraft is loaded as per specifications and operational requirements.
• Prioritise tasks and manage the turnaround of aircraft from arrival to departure, ensuring efficiency and adherence to schedule.
• Operate aerobridges and aircraft stand guidance systems safely and effectively to facilitate aircraft boarding and disembarkation.
• Drive various vehicles airside, including cars, vans, and minibuses, in accordance with airport regulations and safety protocols.
• Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as required, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in aircraft ground operations, ramp handling, or a similar role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of aircraft loading procedures, weight and balance calculations, and aviation safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements.
• Valid FULL UK MANUAL driver\’s license and ability to operate vehicles airside in compliance with airport regulations.

Benefits:

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellness initiatives.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes.
• Free onsite parking whilst at work
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Career advancement opportunities within the aviation industry.

Join Swissport and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in customer service and aviation operations.

Swissport is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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