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Lichfield sits on the A38 and M6 Toll between Birmingham and Burton, with the huge Fradley Park logistics hub on its doorstep and two air-freight airports within reach. WSUK gives local air-cargo and ground-handling employers compliant, flexible temporary staffing that scales with seasonal freight demand.
WSUK supplies temporary aviation and air-cargo staff to Lichfield employers off the A38 and M6 Toll, close to Birmingham Airport (BHX) and its cargo centre, with East Midlands Airport reachable to the north-east. From Fradley Park and Britannia Enterprise Park we provide cargo handlers, air-freight warehouse operatives and airside support for peaks and short-notice cover, vetted and security-checked, via the M6 Toll (T5) and A38.
Lichfield (WS13/WS14) sits where the A38 meets the M6 Toll, linking the West Midlands conurbation to the A50 and East Midlands. Birmingham Airport (BHX) and its World Cargo Centre — handling over 60,000 tonnes of freight a year for carriers including FedEx and DHL — lie around 30 minutes south via the M6 Toll and M42. East Midlands Airport (EMA), the UK's biggest dedicated air-freight hub, is reachable north-east via the A38 and A50. On Lichfield's edge, Fradley Park is one of the region's largest logistics and distribution estates, with Britannia Enterprise Park and Trent Valley adding further capacity. The A38, A5, A51 and A461 connect Lichfield to Tamworth, Cannock, Burton and Sutton Coldfield, giving air-cargo employers a broad and accessible labour catchment.
Air-cargo and warehousing operators around Lichfield see marked seasonal peaks, express-carrier surges and short-notice cover demands that fixed rotas struggle to meet. WSUK supplies temporary cargo handlers, air-freight warehouse and build-up operatives, ramp and airside support and security-cleared screening operatives to fill those gaps. Every worker is vetted with right-to-work verification, DBS and reference checks and, where required, aviation security clearance, then PAYE-payrolled with compliance handled by us. We scale crews up for peak freight seasons and down as demand settles, so Lichfield and Fradley employers stay covered without permanent overheads, and we mobilise replacement staff quickly for sickness, backlogs or sudden cargo spikes.
Lichfield businesses draw on the Midlands' air-freight hubs. Here is the picture — the airports, their history and recent investment, and the roles WSUK fills across them.
Opened in 1965 on the former RAF Castle Donington, EMA is now the UK's largest dedicated air-freight airport and home to DHL's main UK hub, alongside UPS, FedEx and Royal Mail. Operating 24/7 with no night-flight curfew, it handles hundreds of thousands of tonnes of cargo a year and sits at the heart of the East Midlands Freeport — the UK's only inland freeport — driving major new warehousing and handling investment.
Opened in 1939 as Elmdon, BHX extended its runway in 2014 to take long-haul wide-body aircraft and runs a dedicated World Cargo Centre handled by operators such as Swissport and dnata. A multi-hundred-million-pound terminal transformation and the arrival of the HS2 Interchange next door are expanding capacity and connectivity for cargo and passenger operations across the West Midlands.
A former RAF airfield with a long air-cargo history, Coventry Airport today hosts general aviation and a cluster of aviation and logistics businesses. Parts of the surrounding site have been earmarked for major industrial investment, keeping demand for aviation-adjacent warehouse and logistics labour strong across the Coventry and Warwickshire area.
Opened in 1938 and now a major low-cost and express-freight base — home to easyJet and a busy cargo centre — Luton continues to expand, with the DART people-mover to Luton Airport Parkway opening in 2023 and further capacity growth planned, serving the southern edge of the Golden Triangle around Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.
Air-cargo handlers, air-freight warehouse operatives and airside & ground-handling support supplied to Lichfield employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Lichfield team for busy periods, promotions and seasonal spikes, then scale back without the fixed cost.
Same-day cover when someone calls in sick or a shift falls short — cargo handlers and airside staff, fast.
We handle vetting, right-to-work, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
WSUK covers Lichfield and the WS13/WS14 area, including Fradley Park, Britannia Enterprise Park and Trent Valley, plus Tamworth, Cannock and Burton upon Trent. We place temporary aviation and air-cargo staff for employers linked to Birmingham and East Midlands airports, supplying vetted, security-checked workers on flexible shifts and moving cover quickly via the A38 and M6 Toll whenever freight volumes rise.
Our temporary aviation & air-cargo staff keep Lichfield operations flexible. From a vetted local pool, WSUK supplies air-cargo handlers, air-freight warehouse operatives and airside & ground-handling support for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts — with payroll, right-to-work and working-time compliance managed. When demand moves, your workforce moves with it.
Indicative PAYE rates as a guide — actual pay varies by shift, experience and location, with premiums for nights and weekends. WSUK advises on competitive local rates to attract and retain the right people.
| Role | Indicative pay |
|---|---|
| Air-Freight Warehouse Operative | £12.00–£14.00 / hr |
| Air Cargo Handler | £12.50–£14.50 / hr |
| Ramp / Ground Handler | £12.50–£15.00 / hr |
| Cargo Screening (Security-Cleared) | £13.00–£15.50 / hr |
| Aviation Shift Supervisor | £15.00–£19.00 / hr |
Our temporary aviation & air-cargo staff support Lichfield operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Lichfield workforce up and down on demand — with payroll and compliance handled and a single point of contact.
From first call to workers on shift in Lichfield, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Lichfield pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and its World Cargo Centre are around 30 minutes south via the M6 Toll and M42; East Midlands Airport, the UK's largest dedicated air-freight hub, lies north-east via the A38 and A50.
Yes. We supply vetted, security-checked cargo and warehouse operatives to Fradley Park and BHX-linked sites, mobilising cover quickly for peaks, sickness or freight backlogs along the A38 and M6 Toll.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Lichfield employers, scaling teams up and down as volumes change.
Yes. We handle vetting, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
Often the same or next day depending on roles and headcount — we respond to enquiries within 2 working hours.
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Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.