Company: Macfarlane Group UK Ltd
City: Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Experienced
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum plus bonus and company benefits
Deadline: Not stated
Status: Open
JOB OVERVIEW
Macfarlane Group UK Ltd is hiring a Warehouse Driver / Relief Driver (HGV Class 2) to join its logistics team in Horsham.
This is a full-time onsite role based at Oakhurst Business Park in Southwater.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys warehouse work but also has a valid HGV Class 2 licence and is happy to drive when needed.
Most of your time will be spent in the warehouse, with occasional driving duties to cover holidays, sickness, or other planned absences.
You will help prepare customer orders, receive deliveries, organise stock, and keep the warehouse running efficiently.
When required, you will complete local multi-drop deliveries while providing excellent customer service.
This role suits reliable, flexible, and hardworking people who enjoy practical work and want a stable career with daytime hours only from Monday to Friday.
If you enjoy working as part of a team and want a varied logistics role with opportunities for development, this could be an excellent opportunity.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Macfarlane Group UK Ltd is one of the United Kingdom’s leading packaging businesses.
The company supplies protective packaging products, packaging services, and logistics solutions to businesses across many industries.
The company has built a strong reputation for customer service, quality products, and dependable distribution services.
Employees are supported through ongoing training, career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a workplace that values teamwork, safety, and professional growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders accurately.
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming deliveries.
- Support stock control and inventory checks.
- Keep the warehouse clean, organised, and safe.
- Load delivery vehicles correctly and safely.
- Cover local HGV Class 2 delivery routes when required.
- Follow company health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with warehouse and transport teams.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Previous warehouse experience in a busy environment.
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
- Flexible attitude towards warehouse and driving duties.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Reliable with a good work ethic.
- Good understanding of warehouse health and safety.
- Ability to lift and move goods safely.
- Forklift Counterbalance or Reach licence is an advantage but not essential, as training can be provided.
- Ability to work Monday to Friday during daytime hours.
Employee Benefits
- Performance bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days with service.
- Bank holidays included.
- Company pension scheme.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Employee discounts across major brands.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free onsite parking.
INDUSTRY CONTEXT
Packaging distribution is an important part of the logistics industry because it helps businesses move products safely and efficiently.
Employees in this sector play a key role in making sure customer orders arrive on time and in excellent condition.
This industry offers stable employment, practical skills, career progression, and opportunities to develop driving, warehouse, and logistics experience.
As online shopping and manufacturing continue to grow, skilled warehouse and transport professionals remain in strong demand.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role offers a friendly and supportive warehouse environment where teamwork is important.
You will work regular daytime hours from Monday to Friday, providing a healthy work-life balance without regular night shifts.
The warehouse follows established safety procedures and provides the equipment, training, and support needed to perform your duties confidently.
When covering delivery routes, you will represent the company professionally while building positive relationships with customers.
SALARY AND SALARY INSIGHT
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per year plus performance bonus and company benefits.
This salary is competitive for a Warehouse Operative with HGV Class 2 responsibilities in West Sussex.
The combination of warehouse duties and occasional driving often attracts higher pay than standard warehouse roles.
Additional benefits, bonus opportunities, pension contributions, and generous annual leave further improve the overall compensation package.
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