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 world’s preferred choice.

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated Team Member to join our team in Erith, London (DA18 4AF).

The position holder will support the effective running of the warehouse operation in a multitude of tasks, including loading and unloading LGV Vehicles operating a forklift truck.

You will be expected to work Sunday evening to Friday morning, between 23:00-07:30.

Benefits:

• Salary of £32,907.26 plus night-time allowance of £1800 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

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 to 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 reasonable requests 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

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous warehouse experience is essential
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage
• FLT licence counterbalance (12 month’s 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.