The Company
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 Site Manager in Wolverton to manage all site operational functions and provide a first-class service to the client, whilst managing and maintaining site P&L control.

The position will offer a starting salary of £60,000, £6K car allowance, bonus and family health cover.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 & the occasional Saturday (flexibility required in line with business needs)

Benefits of joining us:
Car allowance of £6000 per annum
Bonus (up to 10%)
Permanent Health insurance cover (40% of salary cover)
Pension scheme – 6 % matched employer contribution
Comprehensive private family health cover
25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
5 days Volunteer Leave per year
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
Up to 10 days international remote working*
Health cash plan
Critical Illness Cover
On Site Mental health First Aiders
MyStrength Wellbeing App
Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
Employee benefits i.e. Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
Tailored development and career opportunities


Key requirements:
1. Operational Control
a. Budgetary responsibility for the operational activities within the site
b. Ensure that any issues with meeting expectations are communicated both within Yusen Logistics business and to the customer in a timely manner
c. Responsible for overseeing the effective running of the warehouse and transport operations. Ensuring workforce planning, procedures and documentation requirements are achieved
d. Continually review measures of productivity and challenge resource plans to optimise productivity and performance
e. Undertake facilities management as required in a timely manner, making full use of appropriate resources to provide efficient and professional service

2. Customer Service
a. Establish and maintain good customer relationships
b. Ensuring that professional and effective communication is maintained at all times
c. Regular management information and accurate reporting (internal and external)

3. Health and Safety /Company Procedures
a. Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to all times, raising any non-compliances or concerns at the earliest opportunity.

4. Employee Management
a. Ensure all company procedures, including absence, performance, holiday, etc are managed and adhered to.
b. Ensure all team members are aware of key outcomes, business processes, expectations and that all associated employee procedures are adhered to.
c. Review the training and development needs of both immediate and associated employees to ensure best practice is understood and shared.


Key requirements:
• Proven experience of managing a site (warehouse or distribution centre) or operation
• Commercial awareness and cost management of budget > £5-6m
• 3PL background with close relationships to key customer contacts
• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrates proven history of business improvement through analysis
• Resilient personality and ability to remain focused under pressure
• Practical problem-solving ability
• A strong continuous improvement mindset
• Able to create and deliver presentation material
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong leader, with good values and work ethic
• IT – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Clean, valid driving licence, as some travel required (UK only)

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.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the 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 the 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.