Warehouse Operative AM

Job Ref

VTFSDC01457

Northampton

Department

Contract Logistics

Salary

28354.14

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

Warehouse Operative

Northampton, NN7 2QA

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.

The Role

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (with some weekend working where required).

Based at our Northampton site (NN7 2QA, near junction 15 of the M1), you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse.

In this role, you will:

Support warehouse operations with a variety of tasks

Load and unload goods carefully and safely

Use manual handling equipment (MHE) and warehouse systems (training provided where needed)

Complete relevant paperwork and checks

Follow health and safety guidelines to help maintain a safe working environment

Share any ideas or concerns with your team to help improve processes

What We Offer

Salary of £28,354.14

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

About You

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. To help you succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

Experience in a warehouse or similar environment

A current FLT, counterbalance, reach truck or pallet stacker licence (or a willingness to obtain one)

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

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.