Job Title & Location
Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver – 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 Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver to join a leading advanced materials manufacturing site in the Duxford area. This key role supports internal and external customers by ensuring the smooth movement of materials across the site. Approximately 60–70% of the role involves operating forklift trucks in a fast‑paced, safety‑first environment.
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
- Valid Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance, Reach or VNA)
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience in a fast‑paced environment
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in a chemical or manufacturing environment
- Previous exposure to cycle counting and inventory control
- Experience working in a 5S structured environment
Job Duties Include
- Offloading and storing raw materials safely and efficiently
- Picking and delivering materials to production on time
- Handling finished goods and preparing dispatch orders
- Operating forklift trucks (60–70% of working time)
- Conducting cycle counts and maintaining stock accuracy
- Supporting OTIF (On Time In Full) performance targets
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse (5S standards)
- Managing inbound and outbound deliveries
- Participating in shift handovers and whiteboard meetings
Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime rates (1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday)
- 12% pension scheme and guaranteed annual payment
- Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
- Free onsite parking and cycle to work scheme
- Extensive training including fully funded forklift training
- Access to 10,000+ online learning courses
- Strong career progression within a global organisation
- Generous holiday allowance (26 + 8 BH + birthday day, up to 29 days)
Additional Information
This globally established advanced materials manufacturing site has a strong reputation for innovation, safety, and operational excellence. The site offers a stable and supportive working environment with excellent training and development opportunities.
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