Job Description

Job Ref
VTFGP300868
City:
Northampton
Department
Contract Logistics
Salary
800 warehouse allowance, 1400 night time allowance
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
Monday to Friday, some weekends for overtime
Warehouse Operative (afternoon shift) - acting Team Leader


The Company




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 currently looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Operative to support the effective running of the warehouse operation, including inbound and outbound across in our Northampton site (NN4 5FB).




This is a full-time position with permanent afternoon shifts from Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00. The salary for this role is 26,040, plus an 800 late shift allowance and a 1,400 warehouse supplement per annum.




This is a great chance to become part of a driven team focused on delivering outstanding customer service while managing specific client contracts. There are avenues for personal growth and the opportunity to establish a long-term career with a company committed to employee development. We are looking for someone who can assist the Warehouse Team Leader and step in as acting Supervisor when needed. The successful candidate will need to successfully complete an enhanced background check and provide a fully checkable work history for the past five years.





Benefits:


25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year Opportunity for Unpaid Leave Health Cash Plan Free Eye Test Employee Referral Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Critical Illness Cover Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition On Site Mental health First Aiders Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service Tailored development and career opportunities



:


Be willing to step up as acting team Leader as and when required As directed, safely handle products (weighing between 10-15kgs) through all inbound and outbound processes, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to Ensure all goods are handled in the correct manner to ensure that damage to kept to a minimum and manual handling techniques are followed to prevent injury and harm Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to your line manager 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



Key requirements:


Good understanding of both written and verbal English Current Reach truck licence essential Previous warehouse experience essential Supervisory experience beneficial Awareness of manual handling techniques Work within temperature-controlled environment and pharmaceuticals is beneficial Must be able to work permanent afternoon shifts (14;00 - 22:00) Flexibility to work over times and to attend call outs where required Ability to work as part of a team Must be able to pass a DBS (criminal record) check and provide a 5-year checkable work history



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




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.