Warehouse General Operative Widnes
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’re looking for enthusiastic and driven Warehouse General Operatives to join us at our Widnes site.
You will play an active part in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse operation. You will carry out general operative duties such as lifting items, picking orders and assembling pallets.
This is a practical role that involves regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying and bending throughout the shift. Full training and appropriate equipment will be provided to help you work safely and effectively.
You will work Monday evening to Saturday morning, 22:00–06:30, and may occasionally be required to work overtime to support business needs.
The Benefits
This is a great opportunity for an engaged, enthusiastic and team-focused individual to build a long-term career with our global logistics business.
You’ll have access to plenty of training and development designed to help you progress and achieve your career goals, as well as the chance to upskill and gain additional licences and expertise.
And with the support of an experienced team, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to grow your future in logistics.
The Role
As a Warehouse General Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient warehouse operations at our brand-new Widnes 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.
Alongside this, you will have the chance to train as an FLT Driver, gaining valuable skills to safely load and unload products with care and precision, helping us maintain our commitment to quality and safety.
About You
The closing date for this role is 12th August 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Worker, Warehouse Operator, General Operative, Logistics Operative, Distribution Operative, or Warehouse and Logistics Operative.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, 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, but we encourage 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.
So, if you want to join us as a Warehouse General Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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