Heathrow Forklift Operator (Counterbalance) - Cargo Handling

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

Job summary

Right Now Group are recruiting a Forklift Operator for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow. You will operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload cargo in a busy warehouse environment alongside airline partners.

The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off, with days and nights (06:30-18:30 days; 18:30-06:30 nights). Salary £31,500 - £32,000 per year plus DBS checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Forklift license (counterbalance) is essential.
• Previous warehouse experience is desirable.
• Pre-employment checks including a 5-year history and DBS check are required.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload vehicles using a forklift and other equipment, with some manual handling.
• Use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork according to client requirements.
• Assist with breaking and building ULDs such as PAGs, PMCs and AKEs.
• Check for discrepancies, damage or issues on arrival and unloading.

Skills

Forklift License (counterbalance)

Health & Safety

Job description

Right Now Group are recruiting a Forklift Operator for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow. You will operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload cargo in a busy warehouse environment alongside airline partners.

The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off, with days and nights (06:30-18:30 days; 18:30-06:30 nights). Salary £31,500 - £32,000 per year plus DBS checks and pre-employment screenings.