Forklift Operator Heathrow

Aviation Recruitment Network - Heathrow

Posted 19 days ago, valid for 25 days

Hounslow, Greater London TW6 1EW, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Aviation Recruitment Network is seeking a Forklift Operator at Heathrow with a valid counterbalance forklift license and a minimum of 6 months of experience.
The pay rate starts at £13.50 per hour for day shifts, increasing to £16.12 after 12 weeks, with overtime rates reaching up to £29.56 for weekends and bank holidays.
The role involves loading and unloading air freight cargo, building aircraft pallets, and completing necessary documentation.
Candidates must be prepared to work in a manual environment and provide a 5-year referenceable history.
Successful applicants will also need to pass a clear DBS check and demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy.

Position: Forklift Operator Heathrow (Counterbalance – B1 OR B2)Location: London Heathrow AirportPay rate:£13.50 p/h to £29.56 p/hDay Shifts: 4 on 2 off, 08:00AM to 16:30PM, 16:00PM to 00:30AMNight Shift: 4 on 2 off, 22:00PM to 06:30AMAviation Recruitment Network has exciting opportunities for Forklift Operator at Heathrow!! If you have a counterbalance Forklift license with cargo warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you! As a Forklift Operator Heathrow you will receive:• Pre 12 weeks £13.50 p/h for day shifts and £14.00 p/h night shift, Post 12 weeks £16.12 p/h.• Premium overtime rates after 12 weeks, £22.17 p/h between Monday to Friday and £29.56 p/h for Weekends and Bank holidays.• Free Cargo Operative Training.To be successful for this Forklift Operator Heathrow position:• A valid counterbalance forklift licence• 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.• Provide 5 year referenceable historyForklift Operator Heathrow 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.Forklift Operator Heathrow will be subject to:• A 5-year check-able reference history for vetting purpose.• A clear DBS (Criminal Record Check).• 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 Heathrow position, then click on apply or call our office.Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Business for this position.

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