Cargo Team Lead
4 days ago
Feltham
Cargo Team Leader Location: Heathrow Airport Salary: £42,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern: 4on4off (2days 2nights) As a Cargo Team Leader within our specialist Perishable Ground Handling Facility, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of temperature-sensitive cargo. You'll lead a team across both warehouse and office functions, maintaining high operational standards while supporting a fast-moving, customer-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, understands the unique demands of perishable logistics, and enjoys leading people in a hands-on operational setting. Key Responsibilities * Supervise warehouse and office staff during cargo acceptance, storage, and dispatch * Maintain temperature-control standards and regulatory compliance (CAA, DfT, IATA) * Oversee documentation accuracy and system updates * Coordinate with airlines, forwarders, and hauliers to resolve issues * Support training, performance, and a safety-first team culture What You Bring * Experience in cargo, logistics, or ground handling * Strong leadership and communication skills * Knowledge of warehouse operations and aviation compliance * Ability to work under pressure and across shifts Benefits * £42k salary * Training and development * Career progression within a major Heathrow operation