Forklift Operative Heathrow

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Forklift Operator in a dynamic environment. This role involves operating a counterbalance forklift to manage air freight cargo, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of pallets. You will be part of a team that values safety and precision, with opportunities for premium overtime rates after your initial training period. If you're ready to take on a rewarding position that offers competitive pay and the chance to develop your skills, this is the perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes your growth and success!

Benefits

Free Cargo Operative Training

Premium Overtime Rates

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air freight cargo pallets using a forklift.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets for storage.
• Complete airfreight documentation and scanning.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift License

Warehouse Experience

Manual Handling

Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Position: Forklift Operator (Counterbalance – B1 OR B2)
Location:TW6 2GA
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-able reference 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.