Warehouse Forklift Driver

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 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

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.