Glasgow Bond

World Duty Free operates Glasgow Bond, one of our two bonded warehouses, where we securely store goods that are subject to import duty and VAT. A bonded warehouse like Glasgow Bond plays a crucial role in our operations by allowing us to hold stock under what’s known as Duty Suspended status. This means that the relevant taxes are only paid when the items are sold in one of our air-side stores or shipped to a land-side location. This setup enables us to efficiently manage our inventory while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Due to the specialised nature of this warehouse, it is subject to rigorous oversight and can be audited by Customs at any time. This ensures that all procedures are followed correctly and that our operations remain transparent and fully compliant with legal requirements. The ability to store goods under these conditions allows us to maintain a wide and varied selection of products for our customers, offering them the best possible shopping experience.

Life at Glasgow Bond

Glasgow Bond is a great place to start or grow your career with World Duty Free. Whatever your role, you can be assured we take your career and personal development seriously – whether you’re with us for the long-haul, or choosing to work with us for the summer season.

We have a comprehensive development program for our teams, starting with basic training for all new starters and going through to management progression. All our administrators are trained internally, 20% of our leaders are developed from the warehouse team and we have trained some of our warehouse team to become Loader Drivers, helping them to obtain LGV licences. We have also had some of our Leaders transfer to retail and head office roles, sometimes at the same level and often as a promotion.

Arriving for your Interview

Glasgow Airport, PA3 2ST

Important Information

On arrival at the airport, please walk into to Terminal building and wait outside Starbucks on the ground floor. Please call 0141 848 4836 and ask to speak to the Duty Manager and let them know you are there for an interview, and they will come out and collect you. Your interview will take place in our on site office and be conducted by Management and / or Shift Leaders.

Bus or Train

The airport is very well served by public transport. A variety of connections are available running through Buchanan Bus Station, with buses stopping right outside the Terminal. The First Glasgow Airport Express connects you directly to the airport from Queen Street in Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow Central Train Stations.

Driving

We recommend you use public transport to travel to your interview. Your cost of travel and parking is not reimbursed.

Things to know about working at Glasgow Bond

As you’ll be working in an airside environment, you’ll need to be security cleared before you can start work. This can take 6-12 weeks from when you’re offered a role. We manage this process for you and will have checked your basic details prior to interview, so the chances are this will all go smoothly.

You’ll need to pass through airport Security each time you arrive for work (it’s just like going on holiday!) – this can take around 30 minutes. You need to incorporate getting through Security into your travel time. Once inside, there are a few key guidelines to ensure our operations run smoothly and securely. For instance, high-visibility vests and safety shoes are worn at all times, and ID passes are always displayed.

To keep our environment secure, mobile phones, bags, watches and most jewellery stay in lockers. Plus, anything we sell or stock must be declared before bringing it into the warehouse. This attention to detail ensures that every day at Glasgow Bond is not only safe but also compliant.