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 worlds preferred choice.


The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative (nights) to be based at our site in Erith (DA18 4AF) on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 11pm – 7:30am.

As a Warehouse Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient warehouse operations at our Erith site. Specifically, you will work across a variety of warehouse tasks, all while following our high standards and procedures to keep everything running like clockwork.

Please note, this role will be referred to internally as 'General Operative'.


The Benefits

Salary of £29,205.46 plus £1,872 night shift allowance.
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
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:

• Working across all areas of the operation including receiving, picking, putting 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 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.
• Ensuring 5S standards are always maintained.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to the Line Manager.

Key Requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques and able to handle repetitive lifting, as well as two-man handling of heavy goods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• A team player with a flexible, proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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 are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.