Warehouse Operative (Nights)

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Warehouse Operative (Nights)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Northampton, NN7 2QA (near junction 15 of the M1)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Yusen Logistics</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a Warehouse Operative (nights) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working Sunday-Thursday, 22:00-06:00 (40 hrs p/w).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Offer</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Salary of £28,354.14 per annum</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Shift allowance of £1,872</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>22 days’ holiday, plus public holidays (increasing with service)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Up to 5 days’ volunteer leave per year</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Opportunities for additional unpaid leave</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Health cash plan and company pension</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Cycle to work scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Employee referral scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Critical illness cover</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Access to wellbeing support, including fitness, mental health and lifestyle resources</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Discounts on gyms, retail and services</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>24/7 online GP and counselling support</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Training, development and career progression opportunities</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable team player with plenty of flexibility towards tasks, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn to join our forward-thinking organisation. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, but we will provide all the training required, no matter your skill level.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">With plenty of training, development and career progression opportunities, plus a strong package of wellbeing support and benefits, this is the ideal role in which to build a long-term future with our leading company.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">So, if you’re ready to take your next step and grow with Yusen Logistics, read on and apply today.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the day-to-day running of our brand-new Northampton warehouse located near junction 15 of the M1.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working as part of this brand-new operation, you will support a variety of warehouse activities to meet the changing needs of the business. As the operation develops, your day-to-day tasks may change, requiring a high level of flexibility and adaptability.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will also:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Load and unload goods using manual handling equipment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Undertake training for any equipment or IT systems</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Use our warehouse management system to manage your workload</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Follow H&S guidelines to support a safe working environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete relevant paperwork and goods checks</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Share any ideas or concerns to help improve processes</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. To help you succeed as a Warehouse Operative, you will ideally have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience in a warehouse or similar environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic literacy and numeracy skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>An understanding of safe manual handling practices</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good attention to detail</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A willingness to learn and adapt</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A current FLT, counterbalance, reach truck or pallet stacker licence (or a willingness to obtain one)</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer, to encourage disabled applicants to apply and to provide an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities, Yusen Logistics commit to offer disabled people an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy*.</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable, or appropriate, to interview all disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we may limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Other organisations may call this role Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Worker, Warehouse Team Member, Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Picker, Picker Packer, Warehouse Picker Packer, Packing Operative, Packing Assistant, Logistics Operative, or Warehouse General Operative.</p>

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