Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Shift Operator to join a well-established and growing air freight operation based in the Heathrow area.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in air cargo warehousing who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Manual handling of a variety of cargo, including chilled, frozen and ambient freight.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, from vans through to articulated lorries.
• Operating counterbalance forklift trucks (1.5t–8t).
• Picking, packing, sorting and splitting shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Building, sorting and managing aircraft pallet stocks.
• Maintaining accurate warehouse stock records and completing associated paperwork.
• Using warehouse systems to log stock movements.
• Working closely with the operations team to ensure smooth day-to-day running.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years' warehouse experience.
• Previous experience within the Air Freight/Air Cargo industry is essential.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence (B1).
• B2 FLT Licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (19.00 – 07:00)
• Excellent overtime opportunities during peak periods and holiday cover.
• 20 days annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business.