Forklift Warehouse Operative

Don’t miss out on your ideal forklift Warehouse Operative job this summer! If you have counterbalance Forklift B1 or B2 license with warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you!

We are recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Warehouse Operative for a company based in Heathrow Airport.

As a Forklift Warehouse Operative you will receive:
• Salary between £28000 to £33000
• Free parking in ULEZ free zone.
• Free Cargo Operative Training.
• DBS re-imbursement after 4 weeks of employment.


To be successful for this Forklift Warehouse Operative position:
• A valid counterbalance forklift licence to level B1 or B2.
• 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.
• Be prepared to work shifts pattern.


Successful Forklift Warehouse Operative will be subject to:
• A 5-year checkable history for security vetting purposes.
• A clear DBS – Criminal Record check (refundable).
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy and ability to pass DfT Cargo Operative Training.


Forklift Warehouse Operative 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.


As forklift Warehouse Operative you will work shift pattern:
• Day shift – 08:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs
• Mid-day shift – 16:00 hrs – 00:30 hrs
• Night shift – 20:00 hrs – 04:30 hrs
• Above shifts will be 4 days on 2 days shift pattern



It is essential that you hold a valid counterbalance license or certificate and warehouse experience. In-house training is also acceptable with valid AiTT or RTITB training provider.

Public transport to the site operates from 0400 hrs.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this Forklift Driver position, then click on apply or call our Heathrow office and speak to Salman Akhtar.

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Business for this position.