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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
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
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Pick and deliver raw materials and packaging according to production schedules
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Collect and put away finished products
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Operate forklift trucks and palletisers accurately and safely (60–70% of role)
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Complete cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records and minimise production risk
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Ensure timely execution of the dispatch plan to meet on-time delivery targets
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Maintain a clean, well-organised warehouse environment in line with 5S principles
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Take part in daily team briefings and support continuous improvement initiatives
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A valid forklift licence (Counterbalance, Reach or VNA)
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Previous warehouse experience (chemical sector experience beneficial)
Financial:
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£14.52 – £15.24 per hour (including shift allowance)
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Overtime paid at 2x on Saturdays, 2.5x on Sundays
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12% employer pension contribution
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Guaranteed annual payment + performance bonus
Work-Life Balance & Support:
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26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 additional day for your birthday (capped at 29)
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Private health insurance and employee assistance programme (including online GP, mental health, physiotherapy)
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Cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking
Training & Development:
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Forklift training fully covered
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Access to over 10,000 e-learning courses
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Regular site-wide learning and development days
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Clear pathways for progression into Team Leader, Production, or Engineering roles
