Warehouse Operative (Nights) – Howdens
Basingstoke, Hampshire
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 Warehouse Nightshift General Operative to join our team at our established site in Basingstoke (RG24 8BY) and work on our key Howdens contract. The role will offer a salary of £27,744.08 with a £1,800 night allowance, working Monday to Friday on a 22:30 to 07:00 shift pattern.
The Benefits
25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
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
Tailored development and career opportunities
If you are an enthusiastic individual with excellent team working abilities, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and a global organisation. You will have the chance to capitalise on your skills with our comprehensive training programme and sponsorship to gain professional qualifications. So, if you are looking for a role in which you can undertake rewarding work with a pioneering company, we are waiting to hear from you, apply now!
The Role
As a Warehouse Nightshift General Operative, you will perform a variety of warehouse duties to support our nightshift operations for our key Howdens contract. You will receive, pick, put away, replenish, and dispatch items in an efficient, safe, and timely manner. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedures and raise any defects to your line manager.
About You
To be considered as a Nightshift General Operative, you will need:
• Previous experience of working in a warehouse environment
• A desire to Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to improve efficiency
• Understand the value of attaining the highest levels of Customer service
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• To comply with all Health & Safety legislation
• To commit to working night shift pattern
• A minimum level of education, GCSEs (or equivalent) and have a good understanding of both written and verbal English
• To be literate and numerate
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Have attention to detail
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skill set and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.
