Warehouse & Yard Operator

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Warehouse & Yard Operator to support safe, efficient warehouse and yard activities across receipt, storage, inventory control and dispatch of materials and equipment.

You will collaborate with logistics, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards. Forklift operation and SAP experience are preferred. This role emphasizes Lean improvements and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold an HNC, HND or equivalent qualification.
• Forklift operation experience with certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in Warehouse, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain or Inventory Operations.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials and equipment according to procedures.
• Performing yard activities including loading, unloading and movement with forklifts.
• Ensuring materials are identified, preserved, labeled and stored.
• Support on-time delivery through coordination with Logistics, Service Delivery, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Maintain layout standards for efficient workflows and Lean operations.
• Support additional warehouse and yard activities as required.
• Perform inventory transactions in SAP and related systems.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory verifications.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Forklift Operations

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

SAP Systems

Forklift Certification

Job description

Warehouse & Yard Operator

Are you looking for an opportunity to support safe and efficient warehouse operations?

Would you like to play a key role in inventory management, material handling, and operational excellence?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our Warehouse & Yard operations are essential to supporting customer deliveries, inventory integrity, and operational performance across the supply chain.

Partner with the best

As a Warehouse & Yard Operator , you will be responsible for carrying out warehouse and yard activities safely, efficiently, and accurately. You will support the receipt, storage, preservation, inventory control, movement, and dispatch of materials and equipment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Working closely with logistics, materials, manufacturing, and service delivery teams, you will help ensure products and equipment are available when needed to support customer and business requirements.

As a Warehouse & Yard Operator, you will be responsible for:

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Following all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in HSE initiatives, safety programs, and training activities.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Reviewing applicable risk assessments, permits, and procedures before commencing work.
• Exercising Stop Work Authority when required and reporting hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly.

Warehouse & Yard Operations

• Receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing materials and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Performing yard activities including loading, unloading, and movement of materials using forklifts and approved material-handling equipment.
• Ensuring materials are properly identified, preserved, labeled, and stored.
• Supporting on‑time delivery requirements through effective coordination with Logistics, Service Delivery, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Maintaining warehouse and yard layout standards that support efficient workflows and Lean operations.
• Supporting additional warehouse and yard activities as required.

Inventory Control

• Performing inventory transactions accurately within SAP and related business systems.
• Conducting cycle counts and physical inventory verifications.
• Supporting inventory accuracy and asset verification programs.
• Investigating and reporting inventory discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.

Quality

• Adhering to company quality standards, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Escalating issues that could impact product quality, compliance, or customer requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Supporting Lean and 6S initiatives across warehouse and yard operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Participating in process improvement and operational excellence activities.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Demonstrating company values through daily interactions and activities.
• Building positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting team development where appropriate.
• Adhering to agreed work schedules, attendance expectations, and operational commitments.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold an HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy and familiarity with business systems.
• Possess basic written communication and numerical skills.
• Have experience in Warehouse, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Inventory Operations (preferred).
• Be capable of safely handling and moving materials in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
• Have forklift operating experience and certification, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Possess strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team while supporting operational priorities.

Key Competencies

• Safety Awareness
• Inventory Management
• SAP Systems
• Forklift Operations
• Warehouse & Yard Processes
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Customer Focus
• Quality Awareness
• Continuous Improvement
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Work in a way that works for you

This is a hands‑on operational role supporting warehouse and yard activities. The position requires close collaboration with supply chain, logistics, materials, quality, and operational teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily activities.

Working with us

At Baker Hughes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of safety, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. We invest in the development, wellbeing, and success of our employees while creating opportunities for long‑term career growth.

Working for you

We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

• Work‑life balance and wellbeing programs
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Competitive financial programs
• Additional voluntary or elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Warehouse & Yard Operator IV

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.