Warehouse Operative

Right Now Group are currently seeking a skilled Forklift Operative to join our client's team. Our client are a medium sized Freight Forwarder based at Heathrow.

As a Forklift Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth handling of Export & Import consignments entering the warehouse.

Job Responsibilities - Forklift Operative:

• Loading and unloading cargo from vehicles using the clients forklift (Counterbalance & Reach)
• Receive incoming shipments and verify their accuracy against delivery notes
• conduct thorough inspections of received goods for damages, defects or discrepancies
• prepare goods ready for export by labelling and load onto vehicles by matching against Airway Bills.
• Load and unload freight onto aircraft pallets or containers, adhering to proper weight distribution and security measures.
• Labelling courier parcels
• Building ULDs

Candidate Requirements - Forklift Operative:

• The client will need to carry out a full 5 year checkable work history and apply for a criminal record check for this role.
• Forklift Experience using Counterbalance and/or Reach - candidate will ideally have a valid licence but training can be given
• X-ray screening experience - preferred but if not, the client will train you in this field.
• Flexibility to work a variety of DAY shifts and work overtime as required.

More Details - Forklift Operative:

• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Mixed - 08:00 to 16:30 / 09:00 to 17:30 / 10:30 to 19:00
• Salary: £27,500 to £30,500

If you are interested in this Warehouse Operative vacancy based near Heathrow please apply!