Warehouse Operative – Forklift, Stock & Despatch

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

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 seeking a Warehouse Operative at our Chatteris, Cambridgeshire site. You will receive, store, pick, load and despatch stock, supporting production, logistics and transport to ensure on-time customer deliveries and high inventory accuracy.

The role is full-time (41.5 hours) with a basic salary of £29,672.50 plus benefits. Forklift licence, warehouse experience and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (B1) and FLT experience.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
• GCSE Maths and English to GCSE level (or equivalent).
• Sound Health & Safety understanding in a warehouse.
• Ability to prioritise, use initiative and stay organised during busy periods.
• Flexible approach to supporting different areas of the operation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Warehouse experience

Counterbalance forklift licence

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Warehouse management systems

GCSE Maths and English

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Suttons Performance Packaging, part of Macfarlane Group, is seeking a Warehouse Operative at our Chatteris, Cambridgeshire site. You will receive, store, pick, load and despatch stock, supporting production, logistics and transport to ensure on-time customer deliveries and high inventory accuracy.

The role is full-time (41.5 hours) with a basic salary of £29,672.50 plus benefits. Forklift licence, warehouse experience and a valid UK driving licence are required.