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 weeks Shifts: 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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