Warehouse Operative

Right Now Group are currently seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative to join our client’s team. Our client are a medium sized Freight Forwarder based at Heathrow.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth handling of Export & Import consignments entering the warehouse.

Job Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading cargo from vehicles using the clients forklift (Counterbalance & Reach)
• Receive incoming shipments and verify their accuracy against delivery notes
• conduct thorough inspections of received goods for damages, defects or discrepancies
• prepare goods ready for export by labelling and load onto vehicles by matching against Airway Bills.
• Load and unload freight onto aircraft pallets or containers, adhering to proper weight distribution and security measures.

Candidate Requirements:

• The client will need to carry out a full 5 year checkable work history and apply for a criminal record check for this role.
• Forklift Experience using Counterbalance and/or Reach – candidate will ideally have a valid licence
• X-ray screening experience – preferred but if not, the client will train you in this field.
• Flexibility to work a variety of DAY shifts and work overtime as required.

More Details:

Shift: Monday – Friday

Hours: 07:00 – 15:30 / 09:00 – 17:30 / 10:30 – 19:00 – the client would require the candidate to be slightly flexible on a weekly basis until a routine is established based on the above hours

Salary: £24,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

Performance Scheme – Should the company achieve their targets, a quarterly bonus will be paid to all staff. This ranges from £1,000 – £2,500 per quarter currently and is paid once the candidate passes probation.

• Medical, and Pension Benefits
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Employee Discounts