Night Warehouse Operatives (4 Nights on 3 Nights off)

Freightserve are looking to recruit Night Warehouse Freight Operatives to work Tuesday - Friday Nights (9pm - 8am). The company are a Freight Forwarder based in the Heathrow area.

Job Role:-

Working within a newly established site at London Heathrow to deliver a first class service to our customers. Working Strictly to procedures and industry regulations. An in-depth knowledge of freight forwarding is required to ensure a successful Warehouse operation.

Based in LHR, we have two warehouses running two very different operations. One warehouse is dedicated to the Life Sciences & Healthcare and the other warehouse houses our general cargo and screening as well as our Full Vehicle Logistics and Fresh operations. The Fresh Operation will be handled on a night-shift, consisting of three warehouse Operatives & a Duty Manager, The Fresh Operation will also involve working in a cold chain environment, (approx.. temperature +2 Deg. C), Uniforms and appropriate PPE will be provided.

Both warehouses are regulated sites by the CAA, therefore a strict background check and full 5 year checkable history is a must for this role.

To ensure that all training required to carry out duties is completed on time, to ensure that all freight being handled is treated with the care and attention it demands. Advising the Duty Manager of any shipment deviations that could affect the product or the on-ward transit of the freight whilst delivering a high standard of customer service to all customers, internal & external.

Main Duties:-

To ensure the processing of customer orders and requests in line with guidelines / internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being met by the Warehouse team

Accurate Inbound handling of shipments in a timely manner

Data entry into the Warehouse Management system in an accurate and timely manner

Screening via metal detection Xray, FREDDS and ETD machine.

Checking and labelling of cargo in line with supporting documentation

Preparing cargo for dispatch, including the handling of temperature sensitive shipments.

Loading & despatching of cargo with maximum efficiency to meet company KPIs

Undertaking of general Warehouse and administration duties as required

Warehouse cleaning to be completed as per agreed schedule and recorded on company documentation

Handling of temperature controlled shipments, as well as general cargo and other specialized services (e.g Dangerous Goods etc)

Uphold company’s Health & Safety standards and policies at all times

Required Experience:-

Knowledge of freight forwarding

Must be physically fit as a high level of manual handling will be required

Must attend training for Fire Marshall and / or First Aider

Ability to screen freight is required

Ability to work to strict regulations, procedures & timings

Competent in using hand-held scanners and electronic stock management systems

Must have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within the business

An understanding that you are directly involved in the company’s performance

Working Hours are Tuesday - Friday 9pm - 8am (Saturday, Sunday and Monday off)

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.