Transport Operator (Nights)
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 (nights) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Grange Park, Northampton site (NN4 5FB), working Sunday to Thursday. The shift patterns for this role are approximately 22:00-06:30, but may change slightly based on business needs.

The Benefits

- Salary of £29,536.38 per annum plus £1,872 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.

Other organisations may call this role Transport Operative, Logistics Operative, Transport Planner, Nightshift Transport Operator, Operations Controller, or Logistics Co-ordinator.

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.

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