Warehouse Operative – Night Shift

Description

Job Description:

Location: LHR Cargo Terminals, Heathrow Villages (Greater London)

Work Location: On the road / Airside Cargo Terminals

Date Posted:

Pay Rate

12.50

Job Types

Full–time Permanent Temp to Perm Job Overview

We are currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives to support night–shift operations at London Heathrow Cargo Terminals . This role involves handling, preparing, and processing cargo in a fast–paced, regulated warehouse environment while ensuring full compliance with client, safety, and aviation security requirements.

Candidates must be physically fit, detail–oriented, and able to communicate clearly in English, as the role involves the use of hand–held scanning devices and processing operational documentation.

Core Responsibilities

Cargo Handling & Warehouse Operations

Locate, identify, and track cargo using hand–held scanners and electronic warehouse systems Prepare cargo for storage or dispatch, including sorting, wrapping, labelling, and palletising Build, break down, and reconfigure pallets for inbound and outbound shipments Handle special or sensitive cargo products, following all relevant procedures and handling guidelines Documentation & Compliance

Accurately complete and process warehouse and client documentation Ensure all paperwork meets client, aviation, and regulatory requirements Follow strict security, safety, and compliance protocols at all times Manual Handling & Physical Work

Perform manual handling duties, including lifting goods typically ranging from 23kg to 30kg Maintain safe working practices in line with manual handling guidelines Manual handling training is preferred but will be provided if required Essential Requirements

Ability to work night shifts regularly Valid DBS certificate issued within the last 10 weeks (mandatory) Full 5–year employment history available for aviation security vetting Right to Work in the UK (UK preferred, IRL acceptable) Good level of spoken and written English Able to read, understand, and follow process paperwork Clear communication required when using hand–held devices and systems Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties Willingness to work in a secure, fast–paced cargo environment Preferred Experience

Minimum 1 year manual handling experience (preferred, not essential) Previous warehouse, cargo, logistics, or airport experience (advantageous) Additional Information

Full aviation security vetting is required prior to starting Training will be provided where necessary This role is based at LHR Cargo Terminals, Heathrow Job Types: Full–time, Fixed term contract

Experience:

Manual handling: 1 year (required)

Ad ID: 5417701089