General Operative (Derby)

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're currently recruiting for a Team Member at our Derby site (DE1 9TA). This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation and develop your career as part of a growing team, dedicated to providing excellent Customer service.

The role operates Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern of 05:30-14:30 and 15:00-00:00.

Benefits

• Salary of £34070 plus 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

The role

As a Team Member, you'll play a key part in keeping products moving smoothly through our operation. Your responsibilities will include safely unloading goods from vehicles and transporting them to designated storage areas across the site.

Health and safety are paramount, and you'll be expected to uphold safe working practices at all times. Your contribution will be essential to the overall success of the operation. An external Counterbalance licence with a minimum of 12 months' experience is required for this role.

Key tasks

• As directed, safely handle customers products through all inbound and internal processes, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to. Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the operation
• As directed in accordance with training, appropriately use material handling equipment to support operational processes in various areas of TMUK site
• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, pre-use equipment checks and escalating any defects or abnormality to your line manager immediately.
• Ensure that all company policies, procedures and processes are adhered to, including absence reporting, dignity at work and local site rules, taking due consideration of company values.
• Ensure any concerns or abnormalities are reported to your line manager immediately to ensure the appropriate remedial action can be taken

Key Skills

• Good level of general education, including a good understanding of both written and verbal English.
• Full counter-balance licence essential (external) with 12 months commercial experience
• Experience of operating MHE in fast paced environment is advantageous
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work rotating shift patterns with regular overtime
• Health & safety awareness and able to follow H & S processes

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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 is proud to be a 'Disability Confident Committed' employer.