Freight Forklift Driver

Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow! We are looking for a Freight Forklift Driver.

You will be joining our client, a prestigious Ground Handler, within their dynamic and busy warehouse environment alongside the clients airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!

Location - Heathrow

Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of days and nights. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format: 4 ON 4 OFF -2 Days 06:30 - 18:30 / 2 Nights 18:30 - 06:30

Salary: £30,500

Responsibilities of a Freight Forklift Driver:

• You will be required to assist with loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing some manual handling.
• You will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
• Process paperwork in accordance with our clients requirements.
• Helping with breaking & building ULD's such as PAG's, PMC's and AKE's
• For any cargo coming into the facility, you will be required when unloading, to check for any discrepancies, damage or any areas of concern.

Skills required to be a Freight Forklift Driver:

• Forklift licence (counterbalance or reach) is desirable.
• Promote Health & Safety to maintain a safe and secure working environment. Previous warehouse experience is desirable.
• We will need to be able to complete Pre-employment checks. This will include a 5 year checkable employment / education history, DBS check (criminal record check)

One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch with you the next working day, so please ensure that you have contact details available on your profile.