Warehouse FLT Driver (Team Member) - nights

YUSEN LOGISTICS CO; Widnes; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Widnes is seeking enthusiastic Warehouse Team Members. You'll support operations by loading/unloading vehicles, handling products, and maintaining safety standards. Preferred candidates have previous warehouse experience and an FLT counterbalance license. Benefits include a competitive salary of £30,530.16 plus a night-time allowance, alongside health plans and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Free Eye Test

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Free online Fitness Platform

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage.
• Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload products onto trailers.
• Complete relevant paperwork for audit purposes.
• Participate in general warehouse duties.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manual handling techniques awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

FLT counterbalance license (min. 12 months experience)

Job description

Overview

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're looking for enthusiastic and driven Warehouse Team Members to join us at our brand-new Widnes site (WA8 0ZU). This is a fantastic chance to grow with us as we develop the site into a key hub for our North West operations. You will support the effective running of the warehouse operation in a multitude of tasks, including loading and unloading LGV Vehicles, operating a forklift truck, picking and palletising products. You will be expected to work Monday evening until Saturday morning, between 22:00 -06:30 but may be required to work overtime on occasions to fit in with the needs of the business.

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload products onto trailers, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all goods are handled in the correct manner to keep damage 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 escalated 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Salary of £30,530.16 per 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.