- Contract: Permanent
- Hourly Rate: £18.00 - equivalent to £36,234 per annum (183 working days)
- Location: Colnbrook Cargo Centre, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0NW
- Days of Work: 4on 4off shift
- Hours of Work: 07:00 - 19:00
UCH Logistics is a dynamic, customer focused provider of specialist transport services to the airfreight industry. Established in 2000, we have built a reputation for offering reliable time-sensitive and next day deliveries throughout the UK.
Join us on our journey as we continue to grow. Be part of the team that ensures our customers continue to receive a first class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business that can offer you plenty of opportunities to progress your career.
UCH are passionate about creating an environment that is open, inclusive and progressive.
We understand the needs of our employees so we offer stability through permanent contracts, and the ability to increase your earnings with overtime.
Are you looking for a new challenge, in this fast pased industry? If so, then read on.....
Job Description
Our Aviation Security Manager is looking for an experienced and dedicated Warehouse Duty Manager to support the continued growth of their Depot.
You will be responsible for:
- Using your knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations to ensure maximum operational efficiency whilst observing high levels of professional customer service.
- Fostering a first-rate working relationship with internal stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining an excellent rapport with our external parties including airline sheds, customers and all interested freight forwarders.
- Be the managing interface between our current Transport & Operations team, and both import and export facilities.
- Assisting with conducting of risk assessments, supporting the development of mitigating strategies where appropriate
- Supporting the building and management of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Take responsibility for the Warehouse Operative team for induction, training and development, sickness cover and holiday planning.
- Manage the document processing with particular focus preparation for the next shift's activities.
- Providing out of hours assistance when required.
Essential MUST have Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of and experience in the transport and logistic industry
- Knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the aviation industry
- Experience in managing warehouse operations
- Ability to communicate well with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to offer guidance and support and to arrange appropriate training for all warehouse ops
- Good commercial awareness and decision making skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and operational systems
Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in team management within the freight industry
- AVSEC CM Trained
You'll also need a flexible outlook, a friendly personality and smart appearance and the desire to deliver first class customer service. In return we can offer you:
- Overtime (potential to boost your basic salary by £10k+)
- 20 Days Holiday, rising to 22 after 2 years
- Full support and training from our Avsec Manager
- Company Uniform
- Immediate start available
Additional Information
A full 5-year background check and the appropriate Right to Work checks will be required.
If you identify with our aims and values and can deliver a first class service, then this is the job for you!
Don't delay, apply today!