Warehouse Operative

Manpower has an incredible opportunity to work for a global leader in cargo handling and we are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join an ever-growing team of cargo handling professionals!

Who will you work for?

Our client is a leading global provider of ground handling services for airlines and airports. Employing over 32,000 professionals across 5 continents, a career with our client will give you the ability to learn new skills, develop existing ones and may give you a career path like no other!

One immediate example of this is that for those applicants currently without a forklift licence, the client will up-skill the most suitable people in order for them to gain this and to develop their skills and experience further!

What does the role involve?

Our client is consistently growing, taking on new customers daily. In the role of Warehouse Operative you will providing a service to meet all of the customer's requirements.

Ensuring safety and security regulations are followed at all times, you will be a vital part of the operational team dealing with various responsibilities all in a time sensitive environment.
Please note, to be considered for this role you must hold a Forklift Certificate/Licence.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Build and break down pallets for majority of the shifts.
• Operating Forklift.
• Load and off-load import and export freight from and onto vehicles.
• Place and retrieve freight in and from storage areas.

• Build cargo onto aircraft units to airline specifications.
• Complete documentation to record details and movement of freight, mail, and equipment.
• Complete necessary checks on Imports/Exports to ensure company and Customer requirements are being met.
• Build and break down pallets.
• Record and process cargo documents using hand held technology.
• Work as part of a team to tight deadlines

Role specifics:

Location: Heathrow
Shift Times: 06:00 - 14:30

Shift pattern: 4 on 2 off.

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour. Overtime available from time and a half to double time on weekends.
Working Week: 40-hour week between Monday to Sunday - must be able to work weekends & Bank Holidays.
Length: Ongoing full-time position with the potential of going permanent.

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Driving licence preferred.
• Must hold a forklift certificate/licence.
• Manual handling of heavy goods.
• Must be able to provide 5-year full working history and eligibility to work in the UK, for referencing and Criminal Record Checks (CRB) vetting.

Benefits of working with Manpower:

• 24/7 Support
• Weekly Pay
• Online Discount Codes, Special Offers with great National Companies
• View Payslips Online
• Holiday Allowance