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Forklift Operator

Posted 2 days ago

  • Feltham, Somerset
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In a month

Job Description

Right Now Group are recruiting for a Forklift Operative to join our client, a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow!

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The role is working within a dynamic and busy warehouse environment alongside the client's airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!

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Duties and Responsibilities of a Forklift Operative:

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  • Loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing some manual handling.
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  • You will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
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  • Process paperwork in accordance with our clients' requirements.
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  • Handling special cargo products
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  • Building and breaking pallets
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  • Manual handling
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  • Screening cargo
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  • Preparing and palletizing cargo as needed.
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Skills required to be a Forklift Operative:

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  • Forklift License (counterbalance or reach) is essential.
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  • Promote Health & Safety to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
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  • Able to travel to Feltham and Heathrow
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  • Previous warehouse experience is essential.
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  • We will need to be able to complete Pre-employment checks. This will include a 5-year checkable employment / education history, DBS check (criminal record check)
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Additional Information:

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  • Location: Feltham /Heathrow
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  • Shifts: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of 4 on 4 off. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format:
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  • Hours: 07:00 - 19:00 (2 days) / 19:00 - 07:00 (2 nights)
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  • Salary: £26,500 - £28,500
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  • Bonus: 1200 Attendance Bonus paid end of the year
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If this is the role for you, do not hesitate, send in your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.