Airside Warehouse Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
**NEW INTAKE FOR DHL GATWICK - FROM 25TH APRIL**
Shifts: 2 Days (0600-1800) followed by 2 Nights (1800-0600) on a 4 on 4 off rotation
Pay rate: £11.27 (£16.90 for overtime outside your 4 on rotation)
Aviation Connection are searching for multiple Airside Warehouse Operatives to start from April onwards. For our large and established client based in London Gatwick Airport. A leading global, reputable cargo and parcel distribution company, who require workers to help assist in their busy warehouse as they come into a busy peak at London Gatwick Airport.
Drug and alcohol test is required for this role. After this you will complete an induction (this is paid).
Drug and alcohol test/induction dates are listed below (you must be available for all 3 days):
APRIL
25th (D+A), 26th,27th
Duties of a Airside Warehouse Operative:
- Working in goods in as well as goods out.
- Delivering goods to retailers and restaurants using rolling cages, pallet trucks etc.
- Working in cold areas
- Rotating stock around the warehouse utilizing moving equipment including manual pump trucks and powered pump trucks.
- Completion of paperwork and general warehouse duties as required.
- Maintain general security of warehouse in accordance with Company Security procedures and undertake security screening to meet CAA regulations.
- Maintain a safe working environment and observe safe working practices.
- Colleagues will be working in goods in as well as goods out
- Breaking down pallets and working to get the stock to store within the airport.
- Once been with business will be placed on a screening course (intense 5 days in classroom)
Requirements for a Airside Warehouse Operatives:
- Produce a clean DBS due to the location of the role
- Reference-able 5 year employment history
- Willing to undertake Drug and Alcohol tests as part of the induction
- Willing to work in a fast paced and mobile environment, with heavy lifting involved.
Benefits:
- £50 a month bonus after completing Security & Screening Course (NXCT)
- £10 a month bonus after completing DHL approved FLT Training
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- DBS Check Required
- Ongoing Assignment
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
- Training Provided
- Weekend Work
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Working Overtime
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Airside Warehouse Operatives roles across The Best Connection Employment Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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