Forklift operative

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited have an exciting opportunity for an experienced FLT Operative for a leading air freight ground support company based in the heart of Gatwick Airport.
This is a long-term opportunity, with great benefits and progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a FLT Licence as well as a UK driving licence.

You will be required to work a mixes shift pattern working 2 day shifts followed by 2 nights shifts on a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) including weekends between the hours of 06:00 am – 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm – 06:00 am.

A full manual UK Driving licence is essential for this role.

As a FLT Operative, you will receive:
• All shifts £15.12 p/h rising to £16.12 after probation.
• Overtime after successful completion of probation, £22.17 - £29.56 p/h.
• Free uniform.
• Free Cargo Operative Training.
• Weekly or monthly pay.

FLT Operative duties will include:
• Using a forklift to load and unload parcels, freight & cargo from vehicles.
• Build and break down aircraft pallets.
• 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.
• Driving airside to transport cargo.


To be considered for this FLT Operative position you must have:
• A valid counterbalance FLT licence with certifications.
• Any experience as a Warehouse Operative, cargo operative would be highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Valid UK driving licence.

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 Cargo Operative Training.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this FLT Operative position, then contact us today!! Our Consultant Salman will be happy to speak with you.

Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Business.