FLT Driver (Team Member) - nights

Yusen Logistics Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + night allowance

Health Cash Plan

Free Eye Test

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work

Critical Illness Cover

Online Fitness Platform

Mental health support

Eye care benefits

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a proactive Warehouse Team Member for our Erith site (DA18 4AF). You will load/unload LGV trailers, operate a forklift, and pick and palletise goods, with roughly 70% general warehouse duties and 30% FLT work.

The role runs Monday evening to Saturday morning, 23:00–07:30, with potential overtime. We value reliability, teamwork and strict adherence to manual handling and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage.
• FLT counterbalance licence (minimum of 12 month’s experience).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload products onto trailers as directed.
• Ensure goods are handled to minimise damage and follow manual handling procedures.
• Complete relevant paperwork to confirm loading/unloading activities for audit purposes.
• Carry out other warehouse tasks to support efficient operation.
• Receiving, picking, put away, replenishment and dispatch.
• Participate in general warehouse duties requiring manual handling.
• Identify and communicate any concerns or variances to the line manager promptly.
• Adhere to company procedures including absence, performance and behaviour standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and elevate any concerns to the line manager.
• Ensure equipment checks are carried out and report defects.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manual handling awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Tools

FLT counterbalance licence

Job description

About Yusen Logistics

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.

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.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Role Overview

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated Warehouse Team Members to join us at our Erith site (DA18 4AF). This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us as we develop the site into a key hub for our South East operations In this role, you’ll support the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse by carrying out a variety of tasks, including loading and unloading LGV vehicles, operating a forklift truck, and picking and palletising products.

Please note: this is a hands‑on position involving manual handling. The role is approximately 70% general warehouse duties and 30% FLT operation.

You will be expected to work Monday evening until Saturday morning, between 23:00 -07:30 but may be required to work overtime on occasions to fit in with the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• As directed, safely load and unload products onto trailers, 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
• As necessary, complete relevant paperwork to confirm loading and unloading activities have been carried out for audit purposes
• Carry out any other warehouse tasks to support the effective running of the warehouse
• Receiving, picking, put away, replenishment and dispatch
• Participating in general warehouse duties where manual handling would be involved in the process
• Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service
• 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
• Ensure all company procedures are adhered to, including absence, performance, standards of behaviour, taking due consideration of company values
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, and elevate any concerns to your line manager as soon as possible
• Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to your line manager

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Previous warehouse experience is essential
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage
• FLT counterbalance licence (minimum of 12 month’s experience)
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

What We Offer

• Salary of £34,640.61per annum plus night-time allowance of £1872 per annum
• 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

Why Join Us?

At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make our recruitment decisions based solely on skills, experience and potential. Diversity enables us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

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.