Warehouse Driver/Forklift Operator in Oxfordshire

Warehouse Driver / Forklift Operator

Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
£22.00 per hour
16.88% Night Shift Uplift
4-Month Contract
BPSS+ Clearance Required

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Driver / Forklift Operator to join a busy aerospace and defence operation based in Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated Part 145 environment, supporting warehouse, logistics and transportation activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and security.

Shift Pattern

• 5 days on, 4 days off rota
• Rotating days and nights (one week days, one week nights etc)
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am
• Average 40.5 hours per week across the year
• 16.88% uplift for night shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles, including 3.5T vans and forklifts
• Transport materials to designated locations on and off site
• Load, unload and handle materials in accordance with logistics and airworthiness requirements
• Support warehouse operations, including goods in/goods out activities
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure paperwork is accurately processed
• Assist with inventory and material handling tasks
• Comply with all company quality, safety and security procedures
• Ensure excellent housekeeping standards within the warehouse
• Remain vigilant regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control
• Support managers and team leaders with ad hoc operational requirements

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Previous experience driving commercial vehicles, including vans
• Forklift experience and certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Experience operating material handling equipment
• Previous warehouse, logistics, materials support or supply chain experience
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS/security clearance
• Flexible approach to working rotating day and night shifts
• Good level of written and spoken English

Desirable Experience

• Aerospace, aviation, defence or military environment experience
• Experience working within a Part 145 regulated environment
• Experience in secure or restricted-access facilities
• Knowledge of airworthiness and logistics procedures