Warehouse Operative PM shift in Northampton

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.

Position Overview We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to perform a variety of tasks and general duties, including the operation of MHE in our brand new site in Northampton (NN7 2QA). The roles will follow a Mon‑Friday 14:00‑22:00 shift pattern (some weekend work will be required), and initially will require the capacity to travel to our Milton Keynes site (Tilbrook – MK7 8BN) to support induction, onboarding and migration to our new warehouse (July 2026). The roles will offer an annual salary of £27,081.32 and a shift allowance of £832.

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday plus national and statutory holidays increasing to 25 days, following 2 years of service and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Free Eye Test
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health cash plan
• 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, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
• Tailored development and career opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations – safely load and unload products onto trailers, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to. Ensure all goods are handled in the correct manner to minimize damage and follow manual handling techniques to prevent injury and harm. Complete relevant paperwork to confirm loading and unloading activities have been carried out for audit purposes. Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse.
• MHE & Automation – As directed in accordance with training, appropriately use material handling equipment to support operational processes. Monitor, operate, and support automated warehouse systems, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), 4‑way shuttle, Goods to Person (GTP) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Health and Safety (H&S) – Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE; take appropriate action where procedures are not being adhered to or could be improved. Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, taking appropriate action to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Maintain and update site Risk Assessments, Safe, System of Work and working instructions.
• 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.
• Company Procedures – Ensure all company procedures are adhered to, including absence, performance, standards of behaviour, taking due consideration of company values.

Key Requirements:

• FLT licence: counterbalance, reach truck licences or pallet stacker (A2). A4 category will be highly desirable.
• Willingness to undertake additional training (A4 licence etc.).
• Good level of general education, including good understanding of both written and verbal English.
• Driving licence (some travel to Milton Keynes site will be required during the period to end of July 2026).
• Literate and numerate.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is necessary.
• Previous experience of interacting with automated systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Application Notes We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process. 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. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.