Night time FLT Driver - (Team Member)

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 currently recruiting for a highly motivated Team Member to join our team in Erith, London (DA18 4AF).

The position holder will support the effective running of the warehouse operation in a multitude of tasks, including loading and unloading LGV Vehicles, operating a forklift truck.

You will be expected to work Monday evening until Saturday morning, between 23:00-07:30.

Benefits:

• Salary of £33,713.49 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

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 reasonable requests 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 escalate 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

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous warehouse experience is essential
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage
• FLT licence counterbalance (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

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.