Ground Ops and Cargo

Our Ground Operations & Cargo teams are the heroes behind the scenes. With around 70 long-haul and 250 short-haul flights arriving and departing every day from London Heathrow, our ground staff play a crucial role keeping the British Airways fleet moving and getting customers where they want to go, safely and on time. At IAG Cargo, you'll be part of one of the world's largest airfreight logistics operations, working across the globally-recognised airlines Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling. From antibiotics and gold bullion to avocados and everything in between, you'll be responsible for getting goods to market across the globe and making sure that life-saving medicines go where they're needed. Ground Operations Even though their work is largely unseen, we believe the efforts of our Ground Operations team stand out. It's impossible to overstate our focus on efficiency and safety. When you work in a Baggage and Logistics role, with the Loading team or in a Critical Services job, you'll need to be a multi-tasker. This is where team players deliver when the pressure is on. Join the team Ground Operations Agent If you take pride in getting a job done right, this could be the role for you. It's the crucial, unseen baggage handling operation around which every journey revolves. You need to be passionate about delivering a seamless journey for our customers, enjoy both indoor and outdoor shift work, and be comfortable operating in small spaces when the need arises. Transport Services Agent You'll play a vital role in our below-the-wing operation and will be responsible for driving our customers to and from the aircraft and terminal buildings. You'll be the final point of contact on the ground for our departing customers, so you'll leave a lasting memory of their experience with British Airways. Aircraft Movement Specialist In this role you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient pushback and towing of British Airways aircraft. This is a key role in keeping our fleet moving. You'll also be able to work shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Ground Support Services Agent Working as part of the Critical Services team, you'll be responsible for preparing British Airways aircraft for departure, turnround activities, and carrying out security checks. You'll play a hugely important role in making sure our planes get off the ground on time. IAG Cargo IAG Cargo is the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the largest cargo operators in the world, serving key sectors of the global economy. Every year over 700,000 tonnes of cargo is transported across the network. Based at London Heathrow, the UK's largest international airport, you'll oversee the transport of everything from gold bullion and rock stars' music equipment, to e-commerce and life-saving drugs. Cargo Agent – Driver Joining a fast-paced environment, you'll drive time-critical cargo units, including freight and cargo containers, to and from the aircraft. It could be supercars one day and vital medicines the next. In fact, if it can fit in an aircraft hold, it's likely you'll be handling it. Cargo Handling Agent – Warehouse Our dedicated team of highly-trained and skilled Cargo Handlers play a critical role in getting flights off the ground, on time. Our handling facilities at London Heathrow include New Premia - a state-of-the-art, tech-driven, climate-controlled warehouse. It's where we process premium freight, including temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, with the help of our market-leading warehouse management system, iCargo. Cargo Agent – Clerical Our Cargo Agents quickly and accurately process the documentation of cargo to be transported, making sure every piece of freight gets to the right destination, on time. You'll be required to interact with customers daily, making you an ambassador for IAG Cargo. If you're a team player with great communication skills, this role will be a great fit for you.

British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, headquartered in London. It is the second largest airline in the UK, based on fleet size and passengers carried, behind easyJet. The airline is owned by International Airlines Group, which is headquartered in London, England.