Warehouse Operator and Forklift Driver

45 Days Old

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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Location:
Cambridge
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics;Logistics

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