Warehouse Operative

The Role

As a warehouse expert, you'll be responsible for off-loading and loading cargo vehicles, operating forklifts and other mechanical equipment and towing to and from the Aircraft, as well as performing manual handling tasks. You will be using handheld devices to locate, identify, and process cargo paperwork in accordance with client requirements. By joining the dnata team at Gatwick, you'll become part of a close-knit group of professionals who look out for one another, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and camaraderie are highly valued. If you have a passion for aviation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Requirements:

• Safety driven with the ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Applicants must be fluent in both verbal and written English
• Full UK driving licence (mandatory)
• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to candidates who wish to share dnata's vision, mission and values.
• Ensure the warehouse is organized, clean, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to improve warehouse processes and workflows.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts with a roster pattern.
• Ability to achieve successful completion of the referencing (checkable 5 years employment/education history) and criminal record check procedures to meet dnata and CAA security regulations, and a satisfactory medical report.

Hours of Work:

• 42 hours per week.
• Mandatory day and night shift, with approximate start times ranging from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• A 5 days-on / 5 days-off , 4 days-on / 4 days-off pattern on a rolling 4-week roster.

Please note: If you are shortlisted, we will be holding our assessment day on Tuesday the 20th of January 2026. We kindly ask that you ensure your availability on this date, as it will be the only assessment day scheduled.

The job holder must have a flexible approach to working variable shift patterns within our 24-hour operation.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of handling diverse cargo and contribute to dnata's logistics, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team of dedicated professionals who keep cargo moving safely and efficiently around the globe.

With you on board, we can help to achieve dnata's Vision, Mission and Values.

Our diverse, global teams have this vision at heart. Every day we're defining new levels of service for our customers. We do this by working closely with employees and suppliers, putting safety at the heart of everything we do. With your talent, passion and big ideas, and our industry-leading performance, we can flourish and be the world's most admired air services provider.

dnata is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.