Library Storage Facility Fork-Lift Driver/Picker

24 June 2026

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres. If you're looking for a new challenge and would like excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities and a stimulating working environment in return for your skills and contribution, there could be a job here for you.

Ever wanted to work in an institution that is home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials?

Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects.

The role

Cambridge University Library Storage Facility (LSF), located in Witchford, Ely is looking for 2 enthusiastic and diligent service-orientated people to join its high performing team, providing storage and logistics services to the library community in Cambridge.

As an LSF Forklift Truck Driver Order Picker you will

  • Receive and unpack new library material to the LSF.
  • Perform the checking, sorting and entering of items on to the online Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  • Using a variety of manual handling vehicles, including powered pallet trucks, High-Level Order Pickers (HiLOP), you will then file the new material safely into the main warehouse and undertake a picking and restocking.
  • Deliver the material to locations in Cambridge to make available to Library users.
  • Undertake basic warehouse operations including working at height, cleaning and waste disposal.

    • What we are looking for

  • A very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Careful physical stock handling.
  • An enthusiastic and diligent service orientated person, with experience in Warehousing and Logistics.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and safe systems of work.
  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team.

    • What we offer

  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities such as part-time hours, job shares, and staggered hours.
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days.
  • Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
  • Discounts on major retailers.
  • Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.

    • We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

    We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

    Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

    For informal enquiries please contact Library Storage Facility Supervisors Paul Currie [email protected] or Antony Orchard [email protected]

    Application closing date: Sunday 5 July 2026. Interview date: W/B 27 July 2026

    For further details please refer to the Further Particulars.

    Please quote reference VE49975 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

    The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

    The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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