Forklift Warehouse Operatives (Counterbalance FLT)
📍 Heathrow Airport – Cargo Terminals
🛫 Aviation & Cargo Environment
Taylor Stevenson are currently recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers / Warehouse Operatives to join a leading and well-established aviation cargo operation based at Heathrow Airport.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with valid FLT experience who are looking for stable, long-term work within a secure and fast-paced aviation environment.
Key Requirements
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Certificate – essential
* Previous FLT experience within a warehouse or logistics environment
* Flexibility to work various shifts
* Willingness to undertake FLT assessment conducted by the client’s in-house FLT trainer
* Ability to work as part of a team and follow aviation safety procedures
Shift Patterns
* 4 on / 2 off
* 4 on / 4 off
* Majority of shifts are nights; however, flexibility for days is required
Pay Rates
First 12 weeks:
* đź’· ÂŁ13.10 per hour
After 12 weeks:
* đź’· ÂŁ14.00 per hour (standard rate)
* đź’· ÂŁ17.00 per hour (Overtime)
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Forklift Warehouse Operative, your role will include:
* Loading and unloading vehicles using a counterbalance forklift
* Manual handling of various cargo types
* Using hand-held scanners to locate and identify cargo
* Processing paperwork in line with client and aviation compliance requirements
* Handling special cargo products
* Building and breaking down pallets
* Preparing and palletising cargo for onward transport
* Working in accordance with strict aviation safety and security standards
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work with a well-known aviation cargo business
* Long-term, ongoing work with structured pay progression
* Professional and secure working environment
* Support from an experienced recruitment team specialising in logistics & aviation
đź“ž Interested?
Apply now with Taylor Stevenson or contact us today to discuss the role in more detail