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Logistics Operative

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  • Location: Sawston
  • Salary: £34000 - £36000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Logistics, Industrial
  • Contact: Toni Rogers
  • Contact Email: t.rogers@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01603615511
  • Job Ref: SF64574
Are you an experienced Warehouse/Fork Lift Operator looking for a varied, progressive role?  Do you want to work for a company who values their employees and rewards accordingly? 

We are excited to be recruiting for this innovative business in South Cambridge who are continuously growing and are looking for a Logistics Operative to join their supply chain team. This is a business who are passionate about the environment and sustainability and are the creators of pioneering products!

The role will be working within a 3 person team and be varied, responsible for keeping the supply chain running smoothly – from the moment goods arrive on site to the point they leave for dispatch. You’ll be inspecting deliveries, managing inventory systems, driving the forklift and ensuring that stock is accurately recorded and controlled. You’ll work closely with the Supply Chain Manager, gaining experience across the full logistics process and developing skills that could open the door to career progression within the business.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Unloading, inspecting, and recording inbound deliveries
  • Operating forklift and pivot truck
  • Checking quantities and the condition of goods, reporting shortages or damage
  • Entering receipt and dispatch data into inventory/ERP systems
  • Organising and maintaining stock within the warehouse
  • Monitoring inventory levels and flagging low stock for reordering
  • Picking, sorting, and preparing dispatch orders on time
  • Loading outbound shipments and ensuring the correct goods leave site
  • Collaborating with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise daily workloads
How you’ll be rewarded
  • Competitive Salary: £34K-36K, depending on experience
  • Holiday - 25 days per year 
  • Healthcare scheme options
  • Electric Vehicle /Bike to Work Scheme
  • Flexible Holiday (Buy/Sell) options
  • Volunteer day off
  • Professional Membership support
  • Pension & Income Protection
What We’re Looking For
  • Previous experience of working in a Logistics led / Warehouse role
  • Counterbalance licence and experience of operating forklift
  • Pivot-truck licence
  • Strong attention to detail and good numeracy skills
  • Comfortable maintaining accurate stock and inventory records
  • IT-literate, ideally with ERP or inventory system experience
  • A reliable, organised team player with clear communication skills
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work but also values accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving. If you’re looking for a varied, responsible warehouse role where your contribution matters and there’s a real opportunity to develop your logistics career, we want to hear from you. 

Please APPLY NOW or contact Toni Rogers for further information.