WAREHOUSE OPERATOR & FORKLIFT DRIVER
Job Title Warehouse Operator & Forklift DriverLocation Duxford, CambridgeSalary £30,000 £33,000 (inc SA £14.52 £15.24 per hour)Shift Rotating Shift Pattern (Mon Fri: 06 00 / 14 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 % 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 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 (% 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
The Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver Will Benefit From:
- 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 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.
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