Forklift Operative

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operative to join their dynamic team at London Heathrow Airport. This role offers a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime and free training. As a Forklift Operative, you will play a crucial role in the cargo industry, ensuring the safe loading and unloading of air freight cargo. If you possess a valid counterbalance forklift license and have warehouse experience, this is your chance to step into a rewarding position with great benefits and a supportive work environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career!

Benefits

Free Parking

Free Cargo Operative Training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Using forklift to load and unload air freight cargo pallets.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets and store in warehouse racks.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift License

Warehouse Experience

Manual Handling

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Job Title: Forklift Operative

Location: London Heathrow Airport

Salary: £13.50 to £29.56 per hour

Ready to start your dream job in the Cargo industry? If you have a counterbalance Forklift license with 6 months warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a leading cargo specialist company based in London Heathrow Airport.

As a Forklift Operative you will receive:

1. Pre 12 weeks £13.50 p/h for day shifts – Between 08:00 hrs to 00:30 hrs
2. Pre 12 weeks £14.50 p/h for night shifts
3. Post 12 weeks £16.12 p/h
4. Overtime rate post 12 weeks Mon - Friday £22.17 p/h and Weekends/Bank holidays £29.56 p/h
5. Free parking in ULEZ free zone.
6. Free Cargo Operative Training.

To be successful for this Forklift Operative position:

• A valid counterbalance forklift license is required.
• Minimum 6 months experience using a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse.
• Ability to load and unload parcels between 15kg to 25kg.
• Be prepared to work in a manual environment.
• Provide 5-year referenceable history.

Forklift Operative 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 completing airfreight documentation.
• Performing other warehouse duties when required.

Work Shift Pattern:

4 days on, 2 days off, early and late shifts:

• Day shifts – 08:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs and 16:00 hrs – 00:30 hrs (4 on 2 off)
• Night shift – 20:00 hrs – 04:30 hrs

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this Forklift Operative position, then click on apply or call our Heathrow office and speak to Salman Akhtar.

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