Warehouse Operative (Nights)

Warehouse Operatives (nights)

Erith, London

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 worlds preferred choice.

We are currently recruiting for a Nightshift General Operative to run operations for a contract with a key customer, Howdens at our site in Erith.

Salary: £27,744.08 plus £1800 per annum nightshift allowance

Shift Pattern: Monday- Saturday morning, 40 hours a week between the hours of 23:00 and 08:30 am

The Benefits:

Employee Referral Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Critical Illness Cover
Health Cash Plan scheme
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:

Receiving, picking, putting away, replenishment and dispatch. Participating in general warehouse duties where manual handling would be involved in the process.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service
Communication
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, 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 the Line Manager


Key requirements

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Previous warehouse and manual handling experience including handling goods as part of a two-person team (worktops and fire doors)
Awareness of manual handling techniques
Confidence in using IT systems
Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Attention to detail
Good level of communication, including a good understanding of both written and verbal English


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. Read more