Cargo Ramp Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting Warehouse Operatives to work in the cargo division at London Stansted Airport. Shifts are 4 on 4 off and are 12 hour shifts. The pay rate is £11.80 plus £1.00 per hour shift allowance.
These are all full time temporary on-going roles. This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking for a career within a vibrant and forward thinking airport. Training will be ongoing, with career progression opportunities for successful candidates.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Loading and unloading air cargo onto vehicles and storage areas
- Preparing and palletise cargo as needed
- Ensuring paperwork related to the cargo is correct
- Assuring proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
- Following Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
- Reporting all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
- Maintaining the highest standards of safety and security at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements include:
- Ability to speak and understand the English language due to safety reasons
- Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available
- Ability to follow processes and procedures
- Being able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
- Full UK Driving Licence due to the nature of the role
We are looking for adaptable and enthusiastic team players who thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy a demanding role.
You will be required to provide a current and valid photo ID, proof of NI Number and a 5 year check-able education/employment history. You will have no unspent criminal convictions and ideally live within an hour commuting distance of London Stansted Airport.
Car parking and uniform will be provided as well as full training. There is also a discount of up to 80% available on all staff travel to and from the airport, as well as a staff discount at some airport retail outlets.
If this is the role for you, please apply online without delay!
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cargo Ramp Agent roles across Premier Work Support'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 HR Consulting.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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