Cargo Team Lead

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