- Pre 12 weeks £14.50 p/h for night shifts
- Post 12 weeks £16.12 p/h• Overtime rate post 12 weeks Mon - Friday £22.17 p/h and Weekends/ Bank holidays £29.56 p/h.• Free parking in ULEZ free zone.• Free Cargo Operative Training.To be successful for this Forklift Operative position:• A valid counterbalance forklift licence is required.• Minimum 6 month experience using counterbalance forklift in warehouse.• Ability to load and unload parcels between 15kg to 25kg.• Be prepared to work in a manual environment.• Provide 5 year referenceable history.Forklift 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 a Forklift Operative you will work 4 on 2 off shift pattern early and late shifts:• Day shifts – 08:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs and 16:00 hrs – 00:30 hrs (4 on 2 off)• Night shift – 20:00 hrs – 04:30 hrsIf you feel you have the skills and experience for this Forklift Operative 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.
Forklift Operative
Aviation Recruitment Network - Heathrow
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for a month
Hounslow, Greater London TW6 1EW, England

£13.5 - £29.56 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Forklift Operative located at London Heathrow Airport.
- The salary ranges from £13.50 to £29.56 per hour, depending on experience and shift type.
- Candidates must possess a valid counterbalance forklift license and have at least 6 months of warehouse experience.
- The role involves loading and unloading air freight cargo, building pallets, and completing airfreight documentation.
- The work schedule consists of a 4 on 2 off shift pattern with both day and night shifts available.