Cargo Warehouse Operative - Hounslow

Posted 19 April by Aviation Recruitment Network - Heathrow
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£31,414 - £41,028 per annum, negotiable
London Heathrow Airport , Middlesex
Permanent, full-time

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£31,414.50 - £41,028 per annum depending upon experience

This is a permanent full time vacancy.

A valid counterbalance forklift licence and airfreight pallet building experience is essential.

Urgently required, experienced Cargo Warehouse Operatives for a major handling agent at London Heathrow Airport (TW6).

Cargo Warehouse Operatives will work 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern working 2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts.

For this Cargo Warehouse Operative role, you will receive:
  • Excellent pay rates
  • Free uniform.
  • Free Cargo Operative training.
  • Free parking in ULEZ free zone.

Cargo Warehouse Operative duties will include:
  • Using a forklift to load and unload freight & cargo from vehicles onto ULD containers.
  • Build and break down aircraft pallets such as PMCs, PAGs, PGAs and AKEs.
  • Build cargo onto aircraft units to airline specifications.
  • Working on a busy parcel sorting line moving parcels from aircraft containers.
  • Scanning cargo and completion of airfreight documentation.


To be considered for this Cargo Warehouse Operative position:

  • Experience in a Cargo Warehouse environment is essential.
  • A valid counterbalance FLT licence with certifications (in-house licence will also be accepted)
  • Pallet breaking experience.
  • Be prepared to work the mixed day and night shift pattern.


Successful applicants will be subject to:
  • A 5-year checkable history for security vetting purposes.
  • Criminal Record check (refundable).
  • Good standard of numeracy and literacy and ability to pass DfT Cargo Operative Training.

We would like to hear from experienced Cargo Operative Agents, Cargo Warehouse Agents, Cargo Agents or Warehouse Operatives who have experience working in a cargo operation.

Public transport to the site operates from 0400 hrs.

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Business.

Required skills

  • Forklift Level B1 or B2, Good level of verbal and written communication.

Reference: 52507997

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