At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts to load and unload cargo in a busy warehouse environment.
- Company: Join a prestigious ground handler at Heathrow with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift patterns, and a vibrant work atmosphere.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial operation ensuring safe cargo delivery worldwide.
- Qualifications: Must have a counterbalance forklift license and previous warehouse experience.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 30000 £ per year.
Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow! We are looking for a Forklift Operator with experience operating a counterbalance Forklift. You will be joining our client, a prestigious Ground Handler, within their dynamic and busy warehouse environment alongside the clients airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!
Location: Heathrow
Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of days and nights. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format: 4 ON 4 OFF - 2 Days 06:30 - 18:30 / 2 Nights 18:30 - 06:30
Salary: GBP32,000 - GBP33,000
Responsibilities of a Forklift Operator:
- You will be required to assist with loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing some manual handling.
- You will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
- Process paperwork in accordance with our clients requirements.
- Helping with breaking & building ULD's such as PAG's, PMC's and AKE's.
- For any cargo coming into the facility, you will be required when unloading, to check for any discrepancies, damage or any areas of concern.
Skills required to be a Forklift Operator:
- Forklift License (counterbalance) is essential.
- Promote Health & Safety to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
- Previous warehouse experience is desirable.
- We will need to be able to complete Pre-employment checks. This will include a 5 year checkable employment / education history, DBS check (criminal record check).
If this Forklift Operative role sounds of interest, please apply online now!
