Job Description

Join our busy and expanding operation at Bournemouth Airport as a Cargo Operations Duty Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll lead shift operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellent service delivery across our growing cargo network.

What you'll do:

Take full responsibility for all logistical operations during your shift, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Act as the senior operational decision-maker on your shift, coordinating staff and responding to incidents, disruptions, or safety concerns. Lead shift handovers, clearly communicating priorities, operational updates, and any issues requiring follow-up. Ensure warehouse processes are followed whilst maintaining high levels of Health and Safety including Security Support operational processes including flight scheduling, ramp coordination, and pre- and post-flight procedures. Motivate and guide team members on shift to maximise efficiency, productivity, and service quality. Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with aviation regulations, security protocols, and Health & Safety standards. Liaise with airlines, customers, and regulatory authorities to ensure expectations are met and issues resolved promptly.

What we're looking for:

Strong knowledge of warehouse handling, Logistical procedures, Managing large teams Experience using aviation management systems desirable in a 24/7 operational environment. Proven ability to lead teams during shifts, make decisive operational decisions, and solve problems effectively. Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills. Calm, confident, and proactive under pressure. Desirable: 3+ years' experience in a warehouse or logistics operational management role. Salary - Circa 37,000 per anuum.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge of shift operations in a busy and expanding cargo hub, ensuring seamless cargo handling, safety, and service excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

If you are interested please e-mail your CV along with a covering letter/e-mail explaining why you would be suitable for the role to hrqueries@bournemouthairport.com

Please note: If you have not heard from us within four weeks please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Important Notice: Please be aware that neither Bournemouth Airport nor any recruitment partners we work with will ever ask candidates to pay a fee other than for criminal record checks. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of a job advert, please contact us directly via email before applying.

Let your career take off at Bournemouth Airport

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a Criminal Record check and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Free parking
Experience:

Aviation Cargo: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person