At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle cargo and mail, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Air Canada, the top airline in North America, known for its vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Opportunities for career progression, competitive pay, and a diverse work environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Be part of an iconic brand and make a real impact in the aviation industry.
- Qualifications: Previous warehouse experience is a plus; teamwork and good judgement are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. This role deals directly with the public, other airlines, agencies and Company employees by providing Cargo warehouse services in a manner prescribed by the Company. Air Canada encourages internal progression, therefore opportunities may arise for the position to act as a Lead Warehouse Attendant if required.
Responsibilities
- Accept / deliver Cargo & Mail whilst verifying piece count.
- Ensure that associated paperwork is correct and the shipment is correctly marked and labelled.
- Build-up and breakdown pallets, Containers and Bulk Carts.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Store Cargo & Mail in appropriate warehouse locations, reporting as required.
- Receive and answer enquiries from the public, other airlines, agencies and Company employees.
- Physically handle Cargo & Mail manually or by machine, e.g. forklift.
- Drive Company vehicles when required.
- Deliver transhipments to other airlines when required.
- Accept and process Hazardous / Restricted material shipments in accordance with Company and Government Agency regulations.
- Perform weekly Bond & Rack checks to assist with the location of any missing Cargo / Mail.
- Ensure that damaged Cargo / Mail is reported correctly as per Company procedures.
- Liaise directly with Leads, Coordinators and Managers regarding daily operational concerns.
- Maintain BAA Airside ID pass as required.
- Ensure compliance with ACU online training.
Qualifications
- Previous Cargo Warehouse experience an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure, plan workload and work to deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Must have an ability to use tact, good judgement, and initiative.
- Must be a team player and represent Air Canada in a professional manner.
- Current Forklift licence.
- DfT Security trained.
Conditions Of Employment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Good verbal and written English skills, with a high level of accuracy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Warehouse Attendant - Cargo in London employer: Air Canada
Air Canada is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Heathrow where Licensed Aircraft Engineers can thrive. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, including pathways to advance into Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, the company fosters a culture of growth and support. Additionally, the convenience of free perimeter parking enhances the overall employee experience, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in aviation.
