Warehouse Operator and Forklift Driver

Company
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Location
Duxford
Salary
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Full Job Description

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

Pioneer Selection Ltd
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Location
Duxford
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
2nd December 2025
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