Warehouse & Yard Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Warehouse & Yard Operator II to support safe, efficient warehouse and yard operations across the supply chain in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on inventory integrity, material handling, and timely dispatch of materials and equipment.

Key duties include receiving, storing, issuing, and moving items with forklifts, conducting SAP transactions, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with warehouse, logistics or inventory operations preferred.
• Forklift operation and SAP knowledge are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store and issue materials following procedures.
• Move materials using forklifts and handling equipment safely.
• Identify, preserve, label and store materials correctly.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Service Delivery and Manufacturing to meet on-time delivery.
• Maintain Lean warehouse and yard layout standards and support process improvements.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Forklift Operations

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Inventory management systems

Forklift certification (B1+)

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. Dangerous Goods Air, Road and Sea certified also very advantageous
• Have forklift operating experience and certification B1 and above, B3 and M3 (combi truck) very advantageous.
• 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 II

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.