Driver

SHD Composite Materials, a Cambium company, is a global advanced composite materials company headquarters in the UK with sites across Europe, the UK, and the USA. Our proprietary materials platform combines Al-driven molecular design with state-of-the-art chemistry, materials science, biology, and manufacturing capabilities. We develop new advanced materials and provide ISO qualified prepregs, films, adhesives and bespoke solutions to the highest performing applications and teams across the world. Our 200+ team proudly serves hundreds of customers across the aerospace, defence, energy, motorsport, marine and other high-performance industries, providing unique materials development and manufacturing capability to accelerate their development cycles and achieve higher performance.

With a wealth of experience and leading AI led development in the composites industry, SHD is ideally placed to provide high-quality products at short lead times together with excellent service and first-class technical support.

The purpose of this role is to work alongside our existing team to assist with the efficient running of the logistics department.

Person Specification

In this role, you will support the production function by delivering and collecting raw materials to and from production across our four sites, as well as moving finished goods between sites. You will play a key part in keeping materials flowing on time so that production schedules and customer deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, reliable, and conscientious driver with experience of operating a forklift in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment. You will be well organised, able to work on your own initiative and comfortable working as part of a small team in a fast-paced setting. Many of our materials are temperature-sensitive and high-value, so care, attention to detail and accurate record keeping are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving between our sites to maintain an effective and timely flow of raw materials and finished goods between production, goods in and despatch.

• Planning and prioritising daily delivery and collection runs to meet production schedules, liaising with the Logistics Manager and production teams as priorities change.

• Loading and unloading vehicles and lorries safely, ensuring loads are correctly secured, labelled, and protected during transit.

• Operating forklift trucks safely to move, stack and store materials in the warehouse and at each site.

• Handling temperature-sensitive and high-value materials with care, always following the correct storage and handling requirements.

• Assisting with stock movements between sites and ensuring all paperwork and system transactions are completed accurately so that stock records remain correct.

• Carrying out daily vehicle and forklift checks, reporting any defects promptly and keeping vehicles clean and roadworthy.

• Working in accordance with Company Quality and Health & Safety procedures at all times and ensuring all company procedures are adhered to.

• Understanding the hazards associated with the department and ensuring appropriate PPE is always worn.

• Informing the Warehouse Manager immediately of any accidents, near misses or damage to goods, vehicles, or equipment.

• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic workplace, including vehicles, and loading areas.

• Undertaking any other duties from time to time as can reasonably be requested by the company.

Skills and Ability

• Full, clean UK driving licence (Essential)

• Valid forklift licence(s) (Essential)

• Previous experience in a driving, warehouse, or logistics role (Desirable)

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet changing production demands.

• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels and across sites.

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, including accurate completion of paperwork.

• Good understanding of safe loading, load security, and manual handling practices

• Ability to work independently and use own initiative, as well as part of a team.

• Basic IT skills for recording stock movements on company systems (Desirable)

Attitude

• Passion for SHD Composite Materials Ltd

• Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude

Our employees are very important to us and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.