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Forklift Operative Heathrow

Austin Fraser

Stanwell Moor

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Forklift Operator at a dynamic recruitment firm. This role offers competitive pay rates, with the potential for premium overtime after 12 weeks. You will be responsible for operating a counterbalance forklift to manage air freight cargo, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of pallets. The position requires a valid forklift licence and at least six months of experience in a warehouse environment. Join a team that values safety and efficiency while providing training and support for your career growth. If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free Cargo Operative Training
Premium Overtime Rates

Qualifications

  • Valid counterbalance forklift licence required.
  • Minimum 6 months experience in forklift operation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Operation
Warehouse Experience
Manual Handling
Numeracy and Literacy

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

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:

  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 check-able reference history for vetting purpose.
  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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