Forklift Driver. Job in Hounslow Education & Training Jobs

LucyJames Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Agent at Heathrow & Gatwick Cargo Terminals. The role offers temp to perm contracts, requiring a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and previous experience. Competitive pay rates start at £13.00/hour, with opportunities for overtime and career progression within major UK airports. Join a supportive, safety-focused team.

Benefits

Opportunity for Temp to Perm progression

Competitive pay with overtime enhancements

Supportive and safety-focused team

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence required.
• Previous forklift/warehouse experience is necessary.
• Ability to pass a 5-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading vehicles with cargo using FLT & manual handling.
• Transporting and processing cargo.
• Building & breaking pallets.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Previous forklift/warehouse experience

Ability to work days & nights

Flexibility

Job description

• Temp to Perm contracts - long-term career
• Secure, ongoing shifts at major airports
• Airside airport experience - great CV boost

Warehouse Agent (Forklift Qualified) Heathrow & Gatwick Cargo Terminals Temp to PermPay Rates:

• £13.00/hour (first 12 weeks, days & nights)
• £14.00/hour (after 12 weeks, days & nights)
• £17.00/hour overtime (after 12 weeks)

Shift Patterns:

• Main: 4 on / 2 off (8.5 hours per day), rotating earlies & lates
• Alternative: Wed-Sun or Thu-Mon (until end of Sept), then 4 on / 2 off
• Gatwick Specific:
  • 12 x FLT Warehouse (4 on 4 off, Days/Nights)
  • 6 x FLT Warehouse (8hr shifts, 6 on 3 off, 5 earlies / 1 late)
  • 1 x FLT Warehouse Agent (Mon-Fri, stock takes, freight checks, cleaning, bond work)

Requirements ? Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence? Previous forklift/warehouse experience - candidates will be assessed by client FLT trainer? Cargo Operative Course (can be arranged if not already held)? Ability to pass a 5-year background check (HMRC online record accepted)? Flexibility to work days & nights? Airside pass required for Gatwick rolesDuties & Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading vehicles with cargo using FLT & manual handling
• Transporting and processing cargo in line with client procedures
• Building & breaking pallets, palletising cargo
• Handling special cargo securely
• Using handheld scanners to identify and track freight
• Stock checks, bond investigations, paperwork processing
• Ensuring safety compliance and reporting vehicle/equipment issues

Why Join?

• Opportunity for Temp to Perm progression
• Competitive pay with overtime enhancements
• Work within leading cargo operations at major UK airports
• Be part of a supportive and safety-focused team