Forklift Driver Warehouse Operative

Macfarlane Packaging; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Eye test support

Job summary

Suttons Performance Packaging, part of Macfarlane Group, is hiring a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative in Chatteris. The role involves moving materials safely, picking and despatching orders, and supporting recycling activities in a busy warehouse environment.

You will work with Production and Logistics teams to maintain stock accuracy and timely deliveries, with responsibilities including stock checks, documentation, and occasional local deliveries.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience (ideally around two years or more).
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1) and FLT experience.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Good IT literacy together with Maths and English to GCSE level (or equivalent).
• A sound understanding of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment.
• The ability to prioritise work, use your own initiative and remain organised during busy periods.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, load and despatch stock accurately to meet customer requirements.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklift trucks and pallet trucks (where licensed).
• Maintain accurate stock records using our inventory management systems.
• Complete warehouse transactions and associated documentation accurately and promptly.
• Carry out regular stock counts and support inventory control activities.
• Support the recycling operation by collecting production waste and preparing recyclable materials for onward collection.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Transport teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
• Follow all Health & Safety, quality and operational procedures at all times.
• Report any safety concerns, stock discrepancies or operational issues promptly.
• Undertake occasional local deliveries using a company vehicle when required.
• Support colleagues across the wider operation and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift licence B1

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Inventory systems

IT literacy

Health & Safety knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Package: Basic Salary Up To £29,000 Plus Company Benefits

Hours: Full time (41.5 hours) Monday to Friday (8:00am-5:15pm Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-3:00pm Friday)

Sector: Protective Packaging Manufacturing

Protecting What Matters, Together

We're dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Suttons Performance Packaging, part of Macfarlane Group, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With a proud heritage spanning more than 75 years across the wider Group, we combine the stability of an established market leader with the ambition and innovation of a business that continues to invest in its people, products and future. Every colleague has the opportunity to make a genuine difference, working together to deliver outstanding service and packaging solutions for customers across the UK.

If you're someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, takes pride in doing things properly and wants to build a long-term career within a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Forklift Driver Warehouse Operative Role

As a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative working for Suttons Performance Packaging (part of Macfarlane Group), you'll play an important part in ensuring materials, stock and customer orders move safely, accurately and efficiently through our busy warehouse operation.

Working closely with our Production, Logistics and Transport teams, you'll be responsible for receiving, storing, picking and despatching stock whilst maintaining excellent inventory accuracy and ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. Alongside warehouse duties, you'll also support our recycling operation, undertake stock checks and occasionally make local deliveries using a company vehicle. Above all, you'll help us maintain the high standards of quality, customer service and Health & Safety that our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, load and despatch stock accurately to meet customer requirements.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklift trucks and pallet trucks (where licensed).
• Maintain accurate stock records using our inventory management systems.
• Complete warehouse transactions and associated documentation accurately and promptly.
• Carry out regular stock counts and support inventory control activities.
• Support the recycling operation by collecting production waste and preparing recyclable materials for onward collection.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Transport teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
• Follow all Health & Safety, quality and operational procedures at all times.
• Report any safety concerns, stock discrepancies or operational issues promptly.
• Undertake occasional local deliveries using a company vehicle when required.
• Support colleagues across the wider operation and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

What You Will Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of accuracy, teamwork and customer service. In addition we’re ideally seeking:-

• Previous warehouse experience (ideally around two years or more).
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1) and FLT experience (ideally around two years or more).
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Good IT literacy together with Maths and English to GCSE level (or equivalent).
• A sound understanding of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment.
• The ability to prioritise work, use your own initiative and remain organised during busy periods.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation as required.

It Would Also Be Advantageous If You Have

• A valid Powered Pallet Truck (A3 PPT) licence.
• Experience working within the packaging, manufacturing or industrial consumables sector.

What You Will Get

We provide a competitive salary, bonus scheme and a range of benefits, including:

• 22 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus public holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Employee assistance program for well-being support.
• Enhanced HR policies for employee rights and entitlements.
• Long service awards (5-40 years).
• Charitable giving options.
• Financial support for eye tests/glasses (DSE users).

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.