Warehouse Supervisor (nights)

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 Supervisor (nights) to join our highly dedicated team based in Findern, Derby (DE65 6BG).

This is a key operational role, responsible for supporting the Site Manager and wider team in the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse. The successful candidate will oversee both inbound and outbound activity across the Derby site, ensuring high standards of safety, accuracy, and service. This position offers a salary of £40,151.13 and operates onsite, working Sunday to Friday mornings (22:00–06:30).

Alongside the opportunity to join a forward thinking and growing organisation, the role includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online fitness platform (Pilates, Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, nutrition support, and 24/7 wellbeing advice)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits including free eye tests, discounted gym membership (up to 25% off), and high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support services, Life Events Counselling, and a Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career progression opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• KareHero support

Main Responsibilities
• Plan and allocate resources across the warehouse in line with customer demand and volume.
• Lead and support a team of 22 direct reports, including 2 Section Leaders.
• Oversee safe handling of products throughout all inbound and outbound processes, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure goods are handled correctly to minimise damage and that manual handling guidelines are followed.
• Carry out additional reasonable tasks to support the effective running of the warehouse.
• Communicate any issues, concerns, or deviations from instructions to the Site Manager promptly.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and communication.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements, and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Deliver health and safety briefings to the warehouse team when required.
• Monitor equipment checks and ensure follow up actions are completed.
• Report near misses, incidents, and accidents in line with company processes.
• Complete disciplinary and grievance meeting in line with company policy.

Key Skills & Experience
• Strong leadership skills, with experience of being able to organise and lead a shift.
• Able to follow and deliver company procedures.
• Previous experience managing a white goods operation is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within both the immediate team and wider operation.
• Flexibility to meet operational needs.
• Experience with WMS systems.
• Previous warehouse supervisory experience is essential.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is beneficial.
• MHE licence is beneficial.
• Good standard of general education, with strong written and verbal English skills.
• Confident in literacy and numeracy.
• Experience in MS systems including Excel and Outlook.

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.