Forklift Driver - LucyJames Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Forklift Driver

LucyJames Recruitment Ltd

Job Location : London Gatwick Airport, UK

Posted on : 27/08/2025 - Valid Till : 27/09/2025

Job Description :
  • Temp to Perm contracts - long-term career
  • Secure, ongoing shifts at major airports
  • Airside airport experience - great CV boost
Warehouse Agent (Forklift Qualified)?? Heathrow & Gatwick Cargo Terminals?? Temp to PermPay Rates:
  • £13.00/hour (first 12 weeks, days & nights)
  • £14.00/hour (after 12 weeks, days & nights)
  • £17.00/hour overtime (after 12 weeks)
Shift Patterns:
  • Main: 4 on / 2 off (8.5 hours per day), rotating earlies & lates
  • Alternative: Wed–Sun or Thu–Mon (until end of Sept), then 4 on / 2 off
  • Gatwick Specific:
    • 12 x FLT Warehouse (4 on 4 off, Days/Nights)
    • 6 x FLT Warehouse (8hr shifts, 6 on 3 off, 5 earlies / 1 late)
    • 1 x FLT Warehouse Agent (Mon–Fri, stock takes, freight checks, cleaning, bond work)
Requirements ? Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence? Previous forklift/warehouse experience – candidates will be assessed by client FLT trainer? Cargo Operative Course (can be arranged if not already held)? Ability to pass a 5-year background check (HMRC online record accepted)? Flexibility to work days & nights? Airside pass required for Gatwick rolesDuties & Responsibilities
  • Loading & unloading vehicles with cargo using FLT & manual handling
  • Transporting and processing cargo in line with client procedures
  • Building & breaking pallets, palletising cargo
  • Handling special cargo securely
  • Using handheld scanners to identify and track freight
  • Stock checks, bond investigations, paperwork processing
  • Ensuring safety compliance and reporting vehicle/equipment issues
Why Join?
  • Opportunity for Temp to Perm progression
  • Competitive pay with overtime enhancements
  • Work within leading cargo operations at major UK airports
  • Be part of a supportive and safety-focused team

Salary : 14 - 17

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