Warehouse Operative

Macfarlane Packaging; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave plus holidays

Contributory pension

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Enhanced HR policies

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Eye tests/glasses support

Job summary

Suttons Performance Packaging, part of Macfarlane Group, is hiring a Warehouse Operative in Chatteris. You will handle goods, stock, and orders, using forklift equipment (where licensed) and inventory systems to ensure accurate picking, packing and despatch.

You’ll join a busy team and contribute to health, safety and quality standards while supporting recycling and local deliveries as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1) and FLT experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience with warehouse/inventory systems.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices in a warehouse.
• Ability to pri oritise and stay organised during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, load and despatch stock accurately to meet customer requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment safely (forklifts where licensed).
• Maintain stock records using inventory management systems.
• Complete warehouse transactions and documentation promptly.
• Carry out regular stock counts and support inventory control.
• Support recycling operations and local deliveries as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards.
• Report safety concerns or discrepancies promptly.
• Support colleagues across the wider operation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Warehouse management systems

IT literacy

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

GCSE Maths & English

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1)

Job description

Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Package Basic Salary £30,000 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.

The Warehouse Operative Role

As a 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 valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1) and FLT experience (ideally around two years or more).
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• 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.

No recruitment agencies please.