Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shift

Yusen Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days’ holiday per year (excluding C

Volunteer leave

Free eye test

Employee referral scheme

Critical illness cover

Cycle to work scheme

Free online fitness platform

24/7 online GP and mental health suppo

Up to 25% off gym membership

High street vouchers

Health Cash Back Plan

Free car parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Yusen Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the Moulton site. You will join a small, supportive team and receive full training on FLT Counterbalance to support warehouse operations.

The role is Monday-Friday with rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00. The salary is £28,354.14 plus a £416 rotating shift allowance, with opportunities to develop within the company.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education and English proficiency.
• Able to lift up to 30kg, or up to 70kg with MHE.
• Warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Comfortable with manual handling and RF scanner operations.
• Team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Check customer freight and returns.
• Freight put away and consolidation to maximise space.
• Picking, checking and loading shipments.
• Use manual handling equipment as trained.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and report concerns.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Excel basics

Computer systems familiarity

Tools

RF scanner

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.

Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shifts

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 an enthusiastic and dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our team at our Moulton site in Northampton. Working within a small, supportive team, this is a great opportunity to develop your warehouse career and receive full training on FLT Counterbalance.

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.

Key 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

What You Will Bring to the Role

• 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

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.

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.