Counter Balance Driver

  • MH Recruitment
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Warehouse & Air Cargo Counterbalance Operative

Location: Feltham (Near Heathrow) Pay Rate: 13.50 per hour Start Date: Immediate (Following Vetting)

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Air Cargo Operative to join our team in Feltham. This is a dual-role position that is 50% Counterbalance Forklift operation and 50% manual cargo handling. Because this role involves handling air freight, all candidates must undergo a strict vetting process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Counterbalance Operations: Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, and rack pallets within the warehouse.

  • Cargo Breaking: Manually break down large airline pallets (ULDs). This involves lifting, sorting, and scanning individual boxes.

  • Pallet Building: Re-build pallets for dispatch, ensuring they are wrapped, labeled, and secured correctly.

  • Freight Checking: Match physical goods against paperwork and check for any damage.

  • Safety & Security: Maintain a clean work environment and follow all aviation security protocols.

Requirements & Vetting (Mandatory)

To work in this regulated environment, we must complete a full security clearance. You must be able to provide:

  • 5-Year Activity History: A full, checkable history for the last 5 years (including employment, education, or gaps).

  • References: We will contact all previous employers or agencies from the last 5 years for references.

  • Criminal Record Check: You must pass a standard DBS (Basic Disclosure) check.

  • Right to Work: Valid documentation to work in the UK.

  • Forklift License: A valid, accredited Counterbalance Forklift certificate.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay: 13.50 per hour.

  • Weekly Pay: Consistent weekly payments.

  • Stable Work: Join a busy, essential industry near Heathrow Airport.

  • Immediate Start: We will get you started as soon as your 5-year check and DBS are clear.