Logistics Operative- Heli Freight - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - ASCO Freight Management

Description

Logistics Operative - Heli-Freight - (Job ID: 1366)


Company:

ASCO

Freight Management Employment Type:
Permanent & Full-time


Location:

Aberdeen Closing Date: 23 May 2023

ASCO has a long-established freight forwarding operation,
ASCOFreight Management, located within a specialist heli-freight facility near Aberdeen Airport.

We have served most of the oil and gas operators based in the area, many of whom remain long term customers.

Our facility and procedures are best in class, regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and certified to Authorised Economic Operator (AEOF) status.

ASCO Freight Management is one of very few companies to offer a full in-house service of traditional freight forwarding along with customs compliance and heli-freight processing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receipt, screening and manifesting of freight in accordance with procedures.
• Confirming materials delivered correspond with paperwork, investigating discrepancies.
• Ensuring requests for materials are received and properly actioned in accordance with procedures and that the materials system is updated accordingly.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards within the warehouse and operating areas, including checks of the AFM fleet of vehicles and forklifts.
• Inputting, retrieval and reporting of data using computerised systems, ensuring accuracy and presentation style.
• Liaising with customers and heliport representatives regarding materials movement.
• Ensuring aviation security requirements are met at all times.
• Ensuring the safe use of forklifts and lifting equipment.
• Loading/unloading of vehicles in line with operating instructions and HSE standards.
• Booking UK deliveries with subcontractors, and related finance administration.
• Undertaking freight / cargo handling in line with operating instructions and HSE standards.
• Driving duties, including collection and delivery of mail and small parcels.
• Presenting a positive image of the company through first class service delivery and customer engagement.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers, colleagues and vendors to support all aspects of the AFM warehouse operations, ensuring all work is carried out in a safe, efficient and effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence
• 05t Counterbalance Forklift Certificate

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Customer focused. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fastpaced environment, adapting to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Solutions based, motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work standalone, demonstrating ownership and initiative, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Computer literate across the Microsoft Suite.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Dangerous Goods by Air

• NXCT

• National X-Ray Competency Test for Cargo Screeners
• Aviation Security Cargo Operator Screening (COS)
• First Aid and Fire Warden Training

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I).

This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date:

23/05/2023