Northampton (NN4 5FB)
About Us
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 now looking for a Transport Operator (PM shift) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Grange Park, Northampton site (NN4 5FB) working a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday rotational shift pattern (14:00-22:00).
The Benefits
Salary of £29,536.38 per annum plus £832 shift allowance
Up to 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
Employee Referral Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Critical Illness Cover
Free online Fitness Platform (Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and nutrition)
On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
Employee benefits such as 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
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Transport Operator with experience in planning routes to join our innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
With us, you'll have the chance to grow in a company that truly values continuous improvement. We'll invest in your development, support your wellbeing, and give you opportunities to progress your career, ensuring you're supported every step of the way.
So, if you want to be part of a team that values your skills and invests in your future, apply now
The Role
As a Transport Operator, you will co-ordinate deliveries and collections from our Grange Park site in Northampton to ensure the smooth transportation of orders to customers.
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you will co-ordinate customer deliveries and meet their requests, liaising promptly and efficiently with drivers to ensure they are fulfilled.
You will also perform driver pre-briefs and debriefs, recording all abnormalities and updating paperwork, ensuring that any concerns, issues or variances to instructions are immediately communicated to your line manager.
Additionally, you will:
Ensure all health and safety and transport mandatory procedures are adhered to
Actively support audit work and KPI monitoring
Ensure Drivers are compliant and give advice where necessary on WTR legislation
About You
To be considered as a Transport Operator, you will need:
Previous experience in a Transport Operator role
Route planning experience
An understanding of transport procedures, including WTD and EU Driver regulations
An understanding of fleet management, including maintenance and servicing
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proven ability to stay calm and adapt to challenges
A proactive approach and the ability to identify potential problems
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. Still, we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their applications rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
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 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.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.