Job Details

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Location

Heathrow

Job Type

Full-time

Shift and Schedule

Any 5 out of 7

Start Date

Jan 5, 2026

Pay

£13.16 – £14.01 per hour pre-12 weeks | £14.80 – £15.77 per hour after 12 weeks

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Full Job Description

Heathrow Airport Logistics Operative

Location: Heathrow Airport
Contract Type: Temporary (Employment Business – AVTAV)
Pay: £13.16 – £14.01 per hour pre-12 weeks | £14.80 – £15.77 per hour after 12 weeksShifts: Fixed AM / PM / Night shifts available

About the Role

AVTAV is recruiting Logistics Operatives on behalf of a major airport retail logistics operation based within Heathrow terminals.

This is a customer-facing logistics role supporting premium and high-end airport retail brands. Working within a secure, fast-paced environment, you will play a key part in ensuring goods are delivered efficiently and professionally to retail shop floors.

Unlike a standard warehouse role, this position involves working directly within Heathrow terminals, liaising with store teams, and helping maintain excellent service standards in a premium retail environment. Fixed shift options are available, and pay progression applies after 12 weeks in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR).

Pay Rates

Pre-12 Weeks

AM Shift

  • Standard Rate: £13.16 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £19.74 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £26.32 per hour

PM Shift

  • Standard Rate: £13.44 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £20.16 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £26.88 per hour

Night Shift

  • Standard Rate: £14.01 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £21.02 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £28.02 per hour

Post-12 Weeks (AWR / Parity)

AM Shift

  • Standard Rate: £14.80 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £22.20 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £29.60 per hour

PM Shift

  • Standard Rate: £15.12 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £22.68 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £30.24 per hour

Night Shift

  • Standard Rate: £15.77 per hour
  • Overtime Rate: £23.66 per hour
  • Bank Holiday Rate: £31.54 per hour

Shift Pattern

  • Fixed AM, PM or Night shift available
  • 5 days out of 7
  • Weekend flexibility required

Key Responsibilities

  • Offloading deliveries within secure terminal areas
  • Breaking down pallets and organising stock
  • Delivering goods directly to retail shop floors
  • Working in line with aviation security procedures
  • Maintaining safe and organised working areas
  • Liaising professionally with store teams and supporting premium retail environments

Candidate Requirements

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable with manual handling
  • Able to work in a fast-paced airport environment
  • Professional and team-focused
  • Customer-facing experience is essential
  • Strong customer service skills with a confident and professional manner
  • Experience working within premium or high-end retail environments is highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with store teams

Aviation Security Requirements

As this role operates within Heathrow Airport, all applicants must complete:

  • 5-year employment history verification
  • UK criminal record check
  • Overseas criminal record check, where applicable
  • Aviation security training provided by AVTAV at no cost

About AVTAV

AVTAV is a specialist aviation and logistics recruitment provider operating as an Employment Business. We supply fully vetted and security-cleared staff in line with aviation compliance standards, ensuring safe and reliable workforce delivery across UK airports.

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