Warehouse Team Leader - PM

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% off gym membership

Eye tests and health discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Free online fitness platform (Pilates,

On-site mental health first aiders

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for our Sustainable Distribution Centre (NN7 2QA). The role runs Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:00, leading a shift and ensuring safe, efficient inbound/outbound processes while upholding company SOPs and safety standards.

The successful candidate will hold a valid MHE licence and have experience leading a team in a fast-paced warehouse. A competitive salary plus a shift allowance is offered and a range of staff benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Requires good level of general education and strong English communication.
• Experience leading a team in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Fluency with basic computer applications and warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the shift, ensuring safe handling of goods and adherence to SOPs/WIs.
• Ensure accurate, safe handling of all goods and minimize damage.
• Brief and manage staff; coordinate with other teams to support operations.
• Lead health and safety practices, PPE usage, and equipment checks.
• Train and develop team members and manage performance and conduct as required.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Manual handling awareness

Education

General education

Tools

FLT licence (counterbalance, reach truck, ride-on)

Job description

The Company

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 are looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to support the operation at our SDC site. The successful candidate will be expected to take a practical approach to daily activities, leading by example, and must hold a valid MHE licence.

The role will be based at our Sustainable Distribution Centre (NN7 2QA) and it will follow a Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00 shift pattern. The role will offer a salary or £32,734.78 per annum and £832 Shift Allowance.

Benefits

• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Up to 10 days international remote working*
• 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, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
• Tailored development and career opportunities

Key responsibilities

1. Operations
   • a. Oversee the effective running of the shift to ensure products are safely handled through all inbound and outbound processes, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to, to meet customer expectations.
   • b. Ensure all goods are handled correctly to ensure that damage is kept to a minimum and manual handling techniques are followed to prevent injury and harm.
   • c. Responsible for the smooth running of your designated shift, ensuring staff are briefed and managed in accordance with SOPs and WIs.
   • d. Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse, including helping other teams and shifts as necessary.
2. Health and Safety
   • a. Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, taking appropriate action where procedures are not being adhered to or could be improved.
   • b. Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, taking appropriate action to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
3. Team Leadership
   • a. Ensure all team members are aware of key outcomes, business processes, and expectations and that all associated employee procedures are adhered to.
   • b. Review the training and development needs of functional employees to ensure that employees are trained to the required standards.
   • c. Ensure all company procedures are adhered to, including ER procedures, such as absence and performance management, standards of behaviour, disciplinary, PDR, etc, supporting with investigations and disciplinary hearings, as necessary.
   • d. Ensure all team members receive appropriate training and development, mentoring, and support, as necessary.
   • e. Expected levels of performance achieved in the team.
   • f. All employees' PDRs completed on time.
   • g. All employees provided with clear development plans.
   • h. Team culture enhancing and wellbeing activities defined and implemented.
4. MHE
   • a. Ensure that all MHE is used appropriately, identifying and arranging relevant training to ensure there are sufficient numbers of trained employees to meet business demands.
5. Communication
   • a. Ensure that all business communications are effectively managed and shared with the team as appropriate.

Key requirements

• Good level of general education, including a good understanding of both written and verbal English.
• Literate and numerate.
• Previous experience in leading a team in a fast-moving warehouse operation.
• FLT licence: counterbalance, reach truck or ride-on (A2). A4 category (pallet stacker) will be highly desirable
• Willingness to undertake additional training (A4 licence etc.)
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage.
• Experience working as part of an automated operation will be advantageous.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

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.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Committed' employer.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process, but we encourage 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.