Senior Warehouse Operator
Location: Duxford, Cambridge (CB22 area)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (weekly rotating shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, Monday–Friday)
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Business
We are a global chemical manufacturing organisation with a long-standing reputation for innovation and high-quality production. The Duxford site is a key manufacturing and distribution hub, supporting a wide range of industrial and specialist products and employing approximately 200 people.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Warehouse Operator to join our Supply Chain team at a chemical manufacturing site in Duxford. Working closely with the Warehouse Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient handling, storage and movement of chemicals, raw materials and finished goods.
You will act as a role model for safety and operational excellence, supporting daily warehouse operations and helping to maintain high standards across the team.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Warehouse Team Leader in delivering daily operational plans
Allocate work to warehouse operators as directed
Act as a role model within the Site Behavioural Safety Programme, promoting a zero-harm culture
Carry out advanced warehouse activities, including tanker offloading and handling high-risk materials
Operate FLT equipment safely and accurately (approximately 60–70% of the role)
Offload and put away raw materials efficiently and safely
Pick, deliver and manage raw materials and packaging to meet production schedules
Collect and store finished goods from production
Manage unloading of lorries and deliveries
Complete cycle counts and stock checks to ensure inventory accuracy
Liaise with Production, Logistics and Team Leaders to meet operational objectives
Ensure compliance with SOPs and EHS standards, reporting and investigating incidents and near misses
Maintain a ‘World Class’ 5S warehouse environment
Deputise for the Warehouse Team Leader during periods of absence
Participate in shift handovers and whiteboard meetings
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for reliable, proactive individuals with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude. You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a warehouse environment (chemical sector desirable)
Strong leadership or mentoring experience
Forklift Truck licences (Counterbalance, Reach, VNA) or willingness to train
Knowledge of SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems
Good computer literacy (MS Office)
Excellent communication and team-working skills
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) preferred
High standards of health and safety awareness
Physical fitness and adaptability to changing priorities
Non-UK candidates considered where no sponsorship is required and strong health & safety experience is demonstrated