Warehouse Section Leader

Warehouse Section Leader (nights)

Widnes, Cheshire

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 now looking for a Section Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Widnes site (WA8 0ZU
), working 22:00 to 06:30, Monday to Saturday morning.

• Salary of £33,500.17 with a £1,872 shift allowance
• 25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• 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, and high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling and Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities

As a Section Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping warehouse operations running smoothly at our Widnes site. You’ll lead a team of operatives, ensuring each shift runs efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards and procedures.

Day to day, you’ll oversee workflow, delegate tasks, and ensure staff are briefed, supported, and performing to high standards whilst ensuring that all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with company and customer requirements.

• Manage staff performance, attendance, and conduct in line with company procedures
• Ensure consistent 5S compliance and promote safe working practices
• Handle communication between management and team members
  
  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Carry out equipment checks and raise any safety or operational concerns

To be considered as a Section Leader, you will need:

• Team leadership and/or supervision experience from logistics or production background
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A full counterbalance forklift truck licence

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. Still, we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their applications rather than 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 that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants, regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics is proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.