Library Storage Facility Fork-Lift Driver/Order Picker

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

The post requires a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and physical handling appropriate to a National Archive Library, to receive new library material to the LSF, perform bibliographical checking, sort and enter it on to the online Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Using a variety of manual handling vehicles, including powered pallet trucks and High-Level Order Pickers (HiLOP) you will then file the new material safely into the main warehouse. In addition to this you will undertake a picking and restocking role to make the material available to Cambridge University Library users in a timely fashion.

The post also includes basic warehouse operations including cleaning and waste disposal.

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

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

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact LSF Supervisors Paul Currie pc600@cam.ac.uk or Antony Orchard ao340@cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 August 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 25 August 2025.

Please quote reference VE46383 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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