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Warehouse Operatives – Heathrow Cargo Terminals
Job Ref: AY01
Shift Patterns: 4 on / 2 off or 4 on / 4 off (majority nights). Flexibility to workdays and nights is essential.
Location: LHR
Pay Rates: £13.25/hour (nights) and £12.21/hour (days).
Role Summary:
Warehouse Operatives support the safe and efficient movement of cargo through Heathrow’s busy airport terminals. The role involves using hand-held scanning devices, preparing and processing documentation, and working with a wide range of cargo types. Operatives handle both standard and specialised freight, build and break down pallets, and carry out regular manual handling tasks. Accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are key to success in this position.
Forklift Warehouse Operatives (Counterbalance FLT)
Job Ref: AY02
Shift Patterns: 4 on / 2 off or 4 on / 4 off (mostly nights). Flexibility to work days and nights required.
Location: LHR
Rates:
First 12 weeks: £13.50/hour (day & night).
After 12 weeks: £14/hour candidate pay (day & night).
Overtime (after 12 weeks only): £17/hour candidate pay rate.
Requirement: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence + on-site assessment by client trainer.
Role Summary:
Forklift Warehouse Operatives combine general cargo handling with skilled forklift
operations. Working across Heathrow’s cargo terminals, the role involves loading
and unloading vehicles, transporting freight using counterbalance FLTs, completing manual handling duties, and maintaining accuracy when scanning and identifying shipments. Operatives manage a variety of cargo types, including special products, ensuring all work complies with strict client and aviation standards. This position requires proven forklift competence and the ability to work safely under pressure.
Airside Drivers – Heathrow Airport (Cargo Terminals)
Job Ref: AY03
Contract Type: Temp-to-perm
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 2 off, mixed earlies/lates (8 hours per shift).
Location: LHR
Pay rates:
Standard: £15.31/hour
OT Mon–Fri: £21.55/hour
OT Sat/Sun/Bank Holidays: £28.74/hour
Overtime applies only after 37.5 hours worked per week.
Role Summary:
Airside Drivers play a critical role in the movement of cargo across Heathrow
Airport’s secure zones. They operate a range of large vehicles—often over 18
tonnes—to transport shipments safely between terminals and airside areas. This
position requires experienced drivers with HGV2, Bus/Coach, or 7.5T backgrounds,
ideally with existing airside experience. Drivers must demonstrate strong awareness of safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure, time-critical environments while following strict airport and aviation regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
HGV2 / Cat C / Class 2 licence (or Bus/Coach / 7.5T licence with 2+ years’
experience)
Good fitness level and ability to follow instructions
Strong communication, responsibility, and safety awareness

