Warehouse Operative (Grade 2) Northampton (Nightshift)

Grade 2 Warehouse Operative (Nightshift)
Northampton, Grange Park, NN4 5FB


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 currently looking for a Grade 2 Warehouse Operative on nightshift, to support the effective running of the warehouse operation, including inbound and outbound across the GP2 site.

The salary for this role is £28,537.32 per annum with a £1,872 nightshift allowance per annum.

The benefits:

25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and five days’ Volunteer Leave per year

• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• 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. up to 25% off gym membership, and 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

Job Description:

• As directed, safely handle products through all inbound and outbound processes, 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.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse.
• Deputise in the absence of the relevant Team Leader as and when required.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to your line manager.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Good level of general education, including good understanding of both written and verbal English
• Current or previous MHE licences desirable such as T20, VNA & Reach truck.
• Literate and numerate
• Previous warehouse experience is an advantage.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage
• Flexibility to work shifts & to attend call outs where required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• WMS – PKMS

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.