Duty Manager (Cargo)
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Position Overview & Specifications
To efficiently manage, motivate and engage staff to ensure delivery of customer airline targets whilst complying with all Company and customer procedures, policies and brand values. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities
- Control and monitoring of the shift and work activities
- Accountability for production of accurate and detailed Handling Reports as and when required and of a standard suitable for forwarding to customers / internal senior management
- Maintaining a strict cost control on labour and equipment whilst on shift and possession of foresight to plan ahead for fellow colleagues
- Management responsibility for all staff, utilising available manpower and equipment resources through warehouse, ramp and office facilities to maximize productivity
- Monitoring of sickness on a shift to shift basis, ability to conduct sickness interviews together with a thorough knowledge of the disciplinary process/procedures
- Maintaining compliance in Health & Safety, Training and Quality whilst ensuring the relevant statutory, regulatory and company policy requirements are met
- Maintaining excellent communication with all relevant stakeholders
- Monitoring and control to ensure smooth operation of Reception
- High School diploma or higher
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the industry
- Thorough working knowledge of Cargo, Warehouse and Ramp processes
- Effective leadership, organisational and communication skills, consistent with a very busy 24/7 Cargo Operation
- Excellent knowledge of the Operation Office function
- Good working knowledge of PC systems and Microsoft Office
- Customer focus and quality awareness with high standards of quality and service level goals
- Strong resource management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in inclement weather
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Duty Manager (Cargo) roles across Swissport International AG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,276 - £35,101 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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