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Forklift Operative

Austin Fraser

West Bedfont

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast-paced warehouse environment, handling air freight cargo, and ensuring compliance with airline specifications. With competitive pay rates and premium overtime opportunities, this position offers an exciting chance to develop your skills in a supportive setting. If you are experienced, detail-oriented, and ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in the aviation sector.

Benefits

Free Cargo Operative Training
Premium overtime rates
Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Operation
Manual Handling
Numeracy and Literacy

Education

Counterbalance Forklift License

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:

  1. £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.
  2. Premium overtime rates after 12 weeks, £22.17 p/h between Monday to Friday and £29.56 p/h for Weekends.
  3. Free Cargo Operative Training.

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

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

Forklift Operator will be subject to:
  1. A 5-year checkable reference history for vetting purposes.
  2. A clear DBS (Criminal Record Check).
  3. 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.
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