Transport Operator (Nights)

Job Ref VTFNET01278/nights City: Northampton Department Contract Logistics Salary £29,536.38 per annum plus £1,872 shift allowance Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours Sunday to Thursday 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
• Life 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’ll play a key part in keeping our Grange Park operation running smoothly. You’ll co ordinate customer deliveries and collections, making sure orders leave site on time and reach our customers exactly as expected.

Working closely with the Transport Supervisor, you’ll manage delivery schedules, respond to customer requests and communicate clearly with drivers so everyone knows what needs to happen and when.

You’ll also carry out driver pre briefs and debriefs, capturing any issues, abnormalities or updates and ensuring all paperwork is accurate. Any concerns or variances will be shared promptly with your line manager so we can keep the operation safe, efficient and compliant.

Whilst it is important to have previous experience, we will equip you with the skills to be able to excel in this role.

Additionally, you will:

• Ensure all health and safety and mandatory transport procedures are adhered to
• 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 with the ability to engage with Yusen Stakeholders and customers
• Proven ability to stay calm and adapt to challenges
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify potential problems
• An understanding of IT systems, particularly excel

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.