Warehouse Operative AM

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.

Location:

Northampton, NN7 2QA
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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.

• 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

• 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

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

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.