Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shift

Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shifts

About Yusen Logistics
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.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Role Overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our team at our Moulton site in Northampton. Working within a small, supportive team, this is a great opportunity to develop your warehouse career and receive full training on FLT Counterbalance.

Shift Pattern
This is a Monday–Friday role with a rotating shift pattern of 06:00–14:00 and 10:00–18:00.
We are offering a salary of £28354.14, plus a £416 rotating shift allowance.

Key Responsibilities
• Checking of customer freight and returns
• Freight put away and consolidation ensuring space utilization
• Picking / Checking and loading shipments
• Safely handle products, as directed, to achieve the desired result through compliance with all internal processes and procedures
• As directed, and in accordance with training, appropriately use manual handling equipment and techniques to support the operational processes and requirements when relevant
• Ensure all health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity
• Continually look to improve all operating processes and procedures, communicating with your line manager, to drive improved efficiencies within the operation
• Ensure any concerns, issues or variances to instructions are immediately communicated to your line manager to allow appropriate action to be taken at the earliest opportunity

What You Will Bring to the Role
• Good level of general education, including good understanding of both written and verbal English
• Literate and numerate
• Previous warehouse experience is an advantage
• Must be comfortable with manual handling, lifting up to 30kg independently or up to 70kg with 100% MHE or multiple person lift. Awareness of manual handling techniques is desirable (training given).
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good understanding of computer system and RF scanner operations and Microsoft Office Excel as appropriate
• Attention to detail

What We Offer
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days' holiday per annum (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days volunteer leave per year
• Opportunity for unpaid leave
• Free eye test
• Employee referral scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free online fitness platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Up to 25% off gym membership
• High street vouchers
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Free car parking
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking company

Why Join Us?
At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make our recruitment decisions based solely on skills, experience and potential. Diversity enables us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.