Overview
Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver
Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 (including shift allowance)
Hours: Full Time | 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Rotating Shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm
Interview Dates: Starting Friday 24th October
The Opportunity
A leading global manufacturer is seeking a reliable and experienced Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver to join their fast-paced, safety-focused distribution site in Duxford. This role is vital to ensuring efficient and accurate handling of raw materials and finished goods across production and packing operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely unload and store raw materials to minimise damage and optimise warehouse space
* Pick and deliver raw materials and packaging according to production schedules
* Collect and put away finished products
* Operate forklift trucks and palletisers accurately and safely (60–70% of role)
* Complete cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records and minimise production risk
* Ensure timely execution of the dispatch plan to meet on-time delivery targets
* Maintain a clean, well-organised warehouse environment in line with 5S principles
* Take part in daily team briefings and support continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
* A valid forklift licence (Counterbalance, Reach or VNA)
* Previous warehouse experience (chemical sector experience beneficial)
Benefits
Financial:
* £14.52 – £15.24 per hour (including shift allowance)
* Overtime paid at 2x on Saturdays, 2.5x on Sundays
* 12% employer pension contribution
* Guaranteed annual payment + performance bonus
Work-Life Balance & Support:
* 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 additional day for your birthday (capped at 29)
* Private health insurance and employee assistance programme (including online GP, mental health, physiotherapy)
* Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
Training & Development:
* Forklift training fully covered
* Access to over 10,000 e-learning courses
* Regular site-wide learning and development days
* Clear pathways for progression into Team Leader, Production, or Engineering roles
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