Cargo Team Lead

  • Right Now Group
  • Feltham, Middlesex
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

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