Warehouse Operative
Location: Northampton, NN7.
About Us
Yusen Logistics works to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer includes freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative.
The Benefits
- Salary of £28,354.14 with a shift allowance of £832
- 22 holiday days per year, plus national and statutory holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years and 5 days’ volunteer leave per year
- Opportunity for unpaid leave
- Health cash plan
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Free online fitness platform (Pilates, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition support, and more)
- Free eye tests, discounts on gym memberships and high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support, life events counselling and care concierge service
- Tailored development and career opportunities
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our Northampton warehouse. Specifically, you will perform a variety of tasks and general duties, including the operation of MHE to support operations with a strong focus on H&S. You will safely load and unload trailers, handle goods correctly to ensure minimal damage, complete any relevant paperwork, and utilise MHE and automation systems.
- Adhere to all H&S procedures and utilise PPE
- Complete equipment checks and any risk assessments
- Seek ways to improve processes and drive efficiency
- Communicate any concerns or issues to your team leader or manager
About You
- Previous warehouse experience
- An FLT, counterbalance, reach truck, or pallet stacker licence (A2)
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Teamworking skills
- The ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast‑paced environment
- Attention to detail
- A good level of general education, including a good understanding of both written and verbal English
- A full, valid driving licence (some travel to our Milton Keynes site will be required)
Other Titles for this Role
Other organisations may call this role FLT Driver, Counterbalance Operative, Warehouse Operative, MHE Operative, Distribution Operative, Logistics Operative, Warehouse Loader, or Warehouse Worker.
Application Information
The closing date for this role is 8th May 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunities
Yusen Logistics and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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