Yusen Logistics
FLT Driver (Team Member) - nights
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Yusen Logistics Job Opportunity
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.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and driven Warehouse Team Members (FLT Drivers) to join us at our Derby site (DE65 6BG).
You will play an active part in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse operation across a variety of tasks, including loading and unloading LGV vehicles, operating a forklift truck, picking stock and palletising products. As part of a close knit team, you will also carry out general operative duties such as lifting items, picking orders and assembling pallets.
This is a hands-on role that involves regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying and bending throughout the shift. Full training and appropriate equipment will be provided to help you work safely and effectively.
You will work Sunday evening to Friday morning, 22:00–06:30, and may occasionally be required to work overtime to support business needs.
Benefits
- Salary of £31,667.18 per annum
- Health Cash Plan
- Free Eye Test *
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- 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
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Key Responsibilities
- As directed, safely load and unload products onto trailers, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to
- Ensure all goods are handled in the correct manner to ensure that damage is kept to a minimum and manual handling techniques are followed to prevent injury and harm
- As necessary, complete relevant paperwork to confirm loading and unloading activities have been carried out for audit purposes
- Carry out any other warehouse tasks to support the effective running of the warehouse
- Receiving, picking, put away, replenishment and dispatch
- Participating in general warehouse duties where manual handling would be involved in the process
- Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service
- 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, and escalate any concerns to your line manager as soon as possible
- Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to your line manager
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Key Skills and Experience
- Previous warehouse experience and experience of manual handling is essential
- Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage
- FLT counterbalance licence (minimum of 12 months’ experience)
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to withstand pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, 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.
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