Forklift Operative

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating a counterbalance forklift to handle air freight cargo, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of pallets. With competitive pay rates and premium overtime opportunities, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid forklift license and have experience in warehouse operations. If you are ready to contribute to a vital logistics operation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Cargo Operative Training

Premium Overtime Rates

Flexible Shift Patterns

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift license required.
• Minimum 6 months experience using a counterbalance forklift.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air freight cargo pallets.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets in the warehouse.
• Scan cargo and complete airfreight documentation.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift License

Warehouse Experience

Manual Handling

Numeracy and Literacy

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position: Forklift Operator (Counterbalance – B1 OR B2)
Location: TW6 3UA
Pay rate: £13.50 p/h to £29.56 p/h
Day Shifts: 4 on 2 off, 08:00AM to 16:30PM, 16:00PM to 00:30AM
Night Shift: 4 on 2 off, 20:00PM to 04:30AM

ARNL have an exciting opportunity for Forklift Operator!! If you have a counterbalance Forklift license with warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you!

As a Forklift Operator you will receive:
• £13.50 p/h for day shifts and £14.50 p/h night shifts for the first 12 weeks, £16.12 p/h after 12 weeks.
• Premium overtime rates after 12 weeks, £22.17 p/h between Monday to Friday and £29.56 p/h for Weekends.
• Free Cargo Operative Training.

To be successful for this Forklift Operator position:
• A valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Minimum 6 month experience using counterbalance forklift.
• Ability to load and unload parcels between 15kg to 25kg.
• Be prepared to work in a manual environment.
• Provide 5 year referenceable history

Forklift Operator duties will include:
• Using forklift to load and unload air freight cargo pallets to and from vehicles.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets and store in warehouse racks.
• Build cargo onto aircraft units to airline specifications.
• Scanning cargo and completion of airfreight documentation.
• Performing other warehouse duties when required.

Forklift Operator will be subject to:
• A 5-year check-ablereference history for vetting purpose.
• A clear DBS (Criminal Record Check).
• Proficiency in numeracy and literacy, alongside the ability to pass DfT Cargo Operative Training.
If you feel you have the skills and experience for this Forklift Operator position, then click on apply or call our Heathrow office.

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Business for this position.