Evening Warehouse Section Leader | Lead Safety & Efficiency

Yusen Logistics Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,797.76 plus £1,872 shift

25 holiday days + Bank Holidays

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Section Leader for the Erith site near London to lead operations on a night shift, coordinating a team of operatives. This full-time role offers development pathways in a high-performance logistics environment.

You will ensure safety, efficiency and adherence to procedures while driving continuous improvement. The role requires a counterbalance forklift licence and experience in warehouse leadership, with a focus on safety, staff development, and

Qualifications

• Team leadership or supervision experience in logistics or production.
• Ability to manage a team in a busy warehouse.
• Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full counterbalance forklift truck licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operatives to keep shifts efficient and compliant.
• Oversee workflow and delegate tasks across the shift.
• Ensure staff are briefed and performing to high standards.
• Maintain 5S standards and promote safe working practices.
• Conduct equipment checks and raise safety or operational concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Disciplinary procedures

Health and safety

Communication skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Section Leader for the Erith site near London to lead operations on a night shift, coordinating a team of operatives. This full-time role offers development pathways in a high-performance logistics environment.

You will ensure safety, efficiency and adherence to procedures while driving continuous improvement. The role requires a counterbalance forklift licence and experience in warehouse leadership, with a focus on safety, staff development, and