Warehouse Loader - Heathrow Airport

Optime Group are excited to be recruiting for Warehouse Loaders to join a well-respected and successful client in Polar Park.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to additional security checks required for this role, successful applicants MUST have lived in the UK for the last 5 years, with 3 years full UK history.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £12.86 per hour
• Shifts available: Between 8 - 12 hours (depending on the requirement)
• Shift Pattern: 4 ON / 2 OFF
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Full training provided
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• Loading the trollies which can be up to 30KG.
• Physical tasks include check cages, high lifts, fork lifts, stocking up pushing, pulling, lifting 20kg-30kg (linens/toiletries).
• Assuring the proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Trolley Inspection: Carefully check each trolley and count items, ensuring there are no foreign objects.
• Documentation: Record item numbers, sign off on the checklist, and note your name as part of the verification.
• Security checking of the trollies and reporting any findings as per your training.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 2 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

Start Date: 26th January 2026

An example of the shift hours:

• 07:00AM-15:00PM/07:00AM-15:00PM/07:00AM-15:00PM/07:00AM-15:00PM/OFF/OFF
• 06:00AM-18:00PM/06:00AM-18:00PM/06:00AM-18:00PM/06:00AM-18:00PM/OFF/OFF

Requirements:

• Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
• This role requires you to stand for long periods of time (8 hours).
• UK Settled Status (If applicable).
• Proof of National Insurance.
• Proof of (current) Address.
• 5 Year Address History.
• 5 Year Work Reference History.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following the interview in line with CAA requirements.

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.

For an opportunity to join this fantastic business, please submit your CV to apply today!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.