Senior Warehouse Operator in Duxford, Cambridgeshire
UK working eligibility only.
Senior Warehouse Operator
Location: Duxford, Cambridge (CB22 area)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (weekly rotating shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, Monday–Friday)
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Business
We are a global chemical manufacturing organisation with a long-standing reputation for innovation and high-quality production. The Duxford site is a key manufacturing and distribution hub, supporting a wide range of industrial and specialist products and employing approximately 200 people.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Warehouse Operator to join our Supply Chain team at a chemical manufacturing site in Duxford. Working closely with the Warehouse Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient handling, storage and movement of chemicals, raw materials and finished goods.
You will act as a role model for safety and operational excellence, supporting daily warehouse operations and helping to maintain high standards across the team.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Warehouse Team Leader in delivering daily operational plans
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Allocate work to warehouse operators as directed
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Act as a role model within the Site Behavioural Safety Programme, promoting a zero-harm culture
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Carry out advanced warehouse activities, including tanker offloading and handling high-risk materials
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Operate FLT equipment safely and accurately (approximately 60–70% of the role)
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Offload and put away raw materials efficiently and safely
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Pick, deliver and manage raw materials and packaging to meet production schedules
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Collect and store finished goods from production
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Manage unloading of lorries and deliveries
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Complete cycle counts and stock checks to ensure inventory accuracy
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Liaise with Production, Logistics and Team Leaders to meet operational objectives
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Ensure compliance with SOPs and EHS standards, reporting and investigating incidents and near misses
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Maintain a ‘World Class’ 5S warehouse environment
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Deputise for the Warehouse Team Leader during periods of absence
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Participate in shift handovers and whiteboard meetings
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for reliable, proactive individuals with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude. You will ideally have:
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Previous experience in a warehouse environment (chemical sector desirable)
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Strong leadership or mentoring experience
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Forklift Truck licences (Counterbalance, Reach, VNA) or willingness to train
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Knowledge of SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems
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Good computer literacy (MS Office)
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Excellent communication and team-working skills
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GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) preferred
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High standards of health and safety awareness
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Physical fitness and adaptability to changing priorities
Non-UK candidates considered where no sponsorship is required and strong health & safety experience is demonstrated.
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