Cargo Warehouse Operative

Right Now Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group is recruiting for a Cargo Warehouse Operative to join a large cargo ground handling company at Heathrow Airport. Salary is £32,000–£33,000 per annum. You will work a 4 on 4 off pattern: 4 days 06:30–18:30, followed by 4 nights 18:30–06:30.

The role involves loading/unloading cargo, building breakdown of ULDs, and ensuring safe, compliant handling in a fast-paced warehouse environment. DBS and 5-year history checks are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse or cargo handling experience preferred.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Must pass pre-employment checks including 5-year history and DBS.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo from vehicles using forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, alongside manual handling duties.
• Build and break down ULDs (e.g. PAGs, PMCs, AKEs) in line with airline and safety standards.
• Use hand-held scanning devices to locate, track, and identify shipments accurately.
• Check inbound cargo for discrepancies, damage, or irregularities and report any issues.
• Complete and process all relevant documentation in line with company and airline procedures.
• Support the safe and efficient movement of cargo within the warehouse and airside environment.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Health & Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Pre-employment checks

Job description

Cargo Warehouse Operative (JOB-2778) Hounslow, England

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP33000 per annum

Cargo Warehouse Operative

Right Now Group is recruiting for a Cargo Warehouse Operative to join a large and well-established cargo ground handling company based at Heathrow Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious ground handler within a fast-paced and dynamic warehouse environment, working closely with major airline partners to ensure cargo is handled safely, securely, and efficiently for global distribution.

Location - Heathrow. Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of days and nights. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format: 4 ON 4 OFF -2 Days 06:30 - 18:30 / 2 Nights 18:30 - 06:30. Salary: £32,000 - £33,000

Responsibilities of a Cargo Warehouse Operative

• Load and unload cargo from vehicles using forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, alongside manual handling duties
• Build and break down ULDs (e.g. PAGs, PMCs, AKEs) in line with airline and safety standards
• Use hand-held scanning devices to locate, track, and identify shipments accurately
• Check inbound cargo for discrepancies, damage, or irregularities and report any issues
• Complete and process all relevant documentation in line with company and airline procedures
• Support the safe and efficient movement of cargo within the warehouse and airside environment

Skills Required – Cargo Warehouse Operative

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse or cargo handling experience (desirable)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding role
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Must be able to pass pre-employment checks, including:
• 5-year checkable employment/education history
• DBS (criminal record check)