Job Description
WAREHOUSE OPERATOR & FORKLIFT DRIVER Job Title – Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver Location – Duxford, Cambridge Salary – £30,000 – £33,000 (inc SA £14.52 – £15.24 per hour) Shift – Rotating Shift Pattern (Mon–Fri: 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00)Job Role of the Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver to join a leading advanced materials manufacturing site based in the Duxford area. This is a key role within a fast-paced, high-performing warehouse environment where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are essential.You will play a vital role in supporting both internal and external customers by ensuring the smooth movement of materials across the site. Approximately 60–70% of your role will involve operating Forklift Trucks, making this a highly hands-on position within a world-class manufacturing organisation.You will be responsible for ensuring raw materials, packaging, and finished goods are handled safely and efficiently, while supporting production schedules and maintaining a world-class 5S environment.Sector – Warehouse / Manufacturing Logistics Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver Valid Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance, Reach or VNA)Previous warehouse or logistics experience in a fast-paced environmentDesirable Requirements Experience working in a chemical or manufacturing environmentPrevious exposure to cycle counting and inventory controlExperience working in a 5S structured environmentJob Duties Include Offloading and storing raw materials safely and efficientlyPicking and delivering materials to production on timeHandling finished goods and preparing dispatch ordersOperating forklift trucks (60–70% of working time)Conducting cycle counts and maintaining stock accuracySupporting OTIF (On Time In Full) performance targetsMaintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse (5S standards)Managing inbound and outbound deliveriesParticipating in shift handovers and whiteboard meetingsThe Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver Will Benefit From: Competitive salary with overtime rates (1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday)12% pension scheme and guaranteed annual paymentPrivate healthcare and employee assistance programmeFree onsite parking and cycle to work schemeExtensive training including fully funded forklift trainingAccess to 10,000+ online learning coursesStrong career progression within a global organisationGenerous holiday allowance (26 + 8 BH + birthday day, up to 29 days)Additional Information This is a globally established advanced materials manufacturing site with a strong reputation for innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
The site is highly invested in, offering a stable and supportive working environment with excellent training and development opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ