Warehouse Operative – Night Shift

Location: Heathrow

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)