Northampton, NN7 2QA (near junction 15 of the M1)
About Us
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative (nights) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working Sunday-Thursday 22:00-06:00 (40 hrs p/w).
What We Offer
- Salary of £28,354.14 per annum
- Shift allowance of £1,872
- 22 days’ holiday, plus public holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 5 days’ volunteer leave per year
- Opportunities for additional unpaid leave
- Health cash plan and company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Access to wellbeing support, including fitness, mental health and lifestyle resources
- Discounts on gyms, retail and services
- 24/7 online GP and counselling support
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable team player with plenty of flexibility towards tasks, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn to join our forward-thinking organisation. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, but we will provide all the training required, no matter your skill level.
With plenty of training, development and career progression opportunities, plus a strong package of wellbeing support and benefits, this is the ideal role in which to build a long-term future with our leading company.
So, if you’re ready to take your next step and grow with Yusen Logistics, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the day-to-day running of our brand-new Northampton warehouse located near junction 15 of the M1.
Working as part of this brand-new operation, you will support a variety of warehouse activities to meet the changing needs of the business. As the operation develops, your day-to-day tasks may change, requiring a high level of flexibility and adaptability.
You will also:
- Load and unload goods using manual handling equipment
- Undertake training for any equipment or IT systems
- Use our warehouse management system to manage your workload
- Follow H&S guidelines to support a safe working environment
- Complete relevant paperwork and goods checks
- Share any ideas or concerns to help improve processes
About You
We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. To help you succeed as a Warehouse Operative, you will ideally have:
- Experience in a warehouse or similar environment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- An understanding of safe manual handling practices
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and adapt
- A current FLT, counterbalance, reach truck or pallet stacker licence (or a willingness to obtain one)
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process, but we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
So, if you want to join us as a Warehouse Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency
Salary description
£28354.00 - £28354.00 per year