Warehouse Operative

YUSEN LOGISTICS CO; Moulton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday

Volunteer leave

Free eye test

Cycle to work

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our UK distribution site in Moulton. You will check freight, pick and load shipments, and ensure space is used efficiently while following safety procedures.

Manual handling is required, with training provided, and you will work on a rotating Monday–Friday shift (06:00–14:00 / 10:00–18:00). The role offers a competitive base salary of £28,354.14 plus a £416 shift allowance, company pension, 25 days holiday and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education with strong written and spoken English.
• Able to lift up to 30 kg alone or 70 kg with assistance/MHE.
• Team player with basic IT skills and RF scanner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check customer freight and returns.
• Assist with freight put away, consolidation and space utilization.
• Pick, check and load shipments.
• Safely handle products per procedures.
• Use manual handling equipment as trained.
• Follow health and safety processes and escalate concerns.
• Suggest process improvements to management.
• Report variances to instructions promptly.

Skills

RF scanner operations

Microsoft Excel

Team player

General IT literacy

Education

General education

Tools

RF scanner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Checking of customer freight and returns
• Freight put away and consolidation ensuring space utilization
• Picking / Checking and loading shipments
• Safely handle products, as directed, to achieve the desired result through compliance with all internal processes and procedures
• As directed, and in accordance with training, appropriately use manual handling equipment and techniques to support the operational processes and requirements when relevant
• Ensure all health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity
• Continually look to improve all operating processes and procedures, communicating with your line manager, to drive improved efficiencies within the operation
• 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

Requirements

• Good level of general education, including good understanding of both written and verbal English
• Literate and numerate
• Previous warehouse experience is an advantage
• Must be comfortable with manual handling, lifting up to 30kg independently or up to 70kg with 100% MHE or multiple person lift. Awareness of manual handling techniques is desirable (training given).
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good understanding of computer system and RF scanner operations and Microsoft Office Excel as appropriate
• Attention to detail

Shift Pattern & Salary

Shift Pattern: This is a Monday-Friday role with a rotating shift pattern of 06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00.

We are offering a salary of £28354.14, plus a £416 rotating shift allowance.

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.

What We Offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days' holiday per annum (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days volunteer leave per year
• Opportunity for unpaid leave
• Free eye test
• Employee referral scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free online fitness platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Up to 25% off gym membership
• High street vouchers
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Free car parking
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.