About Us
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.
Job Title
Warehouse Operative
Location
Northampton, NN7 (SDC Northampton site, NN7 2QA); occasional travel to Milton Keynes site (Tilbrook, MK7 8BN) for induction and onboarding.
Working Hours
Full‑time, permanent, Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Some weekend work may be required.
Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the smooth day‑to‑day running of our Northampton warehouse, performing a variety of tasks and general duties including the operation of Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and automation systems, loading and unloading trailers, handling goods correctly to minimise damage, completing relevant paperwork and utilising MHE and automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and utilise personal protective equipment.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse experience.
- An FLT, counterbalance, reach truck or pallet stacker licence (A2).
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
- Awareness of manual handling techniques.
- Team‑working skills.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast‑paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- A full, valid driving licence (required for occasional travel to the Milton Keynes site).
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.
Closing Date
8th May 2026.
Equal Opportunities
Yusen Logistics and Webrecruit are equal‑opportunity employers. We 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 a more inclusive environment leads to better work.
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