Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow! We are looking for a Forklift Operative with experience operating a Forklift.

You will be joining our client, a prestigious Ground Handler, within their dynamic and busy warehouse environment alongside the clients airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!

Location - Heathrow

Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of days and nights. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format: 4 ON 4 OFF -2  Days 06:30 - 18:30 / 2  Nights 18:30 - 06:30

Salary: £31,500 - £32,000

Responsibilities of a Forklift Operative:

• You will be required to assist with loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing some manual handling.
• You will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with our clients requirements.
• Helping with breaking & building ULD's such as PAG's, PMC's and AKE's 
• For any cargo coming into the facility, you will be required when unloading, to check for any discrepancies, damage or any areas of concern. 
• Assist with handling Perishable Goods which includes Fish, Flowers, Fruit and other items similar to this sensitive nature. 

Skills required to be a Forklift Operative:

• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is essential.
• Promote Health & Safety to maintain a safe and secure working environment. Previous warehouse experience is desirable. 
• 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)

If this Forklift Operative role sounds of interest, please apply online now!