Warehouse Forklift Driver

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).

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.

• Valid Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance, Reach or VNA)
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience in a fast‑paced environment

• Experience working in a chemical or manufacturing environment
• Previous exposure to cycle counting and inventory control
• Experience working in a 5S structured environment

• 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

• 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)

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.