VNA Driver (Warehouse Operative)
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
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 world’s preferred choice.
We are currently looking for a VNA Driver (referred to internally as a Warehouse Operative) to join us at our site in Northampton GP3 (NN4 5FB) on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday – Friday on the PM shift (2pm – 10pm).
The Benefits
- Salary of £28,354.14 + £832 shift allowance per annum
- 22 holiday days per year, moving to 25 days following the completion of two full holiday years
- Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online Fitness Platform, i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
- 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 and Health Cash Plan
- Tailored development and career opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional with a valid VNA licence to join our forward-thinking organisation.
We are focused on helping our people grow, offering you tailored development and career opportunities designed to support your long-term future, alongside a strong all-round benefits package.
So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your warehouse career, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a VNA Driver, you will support the smooth and efficient running of our Northampton warehouse operations, handling goods safely across inbound and outbound processes.
You will move and store products using a VNA forklift truck and other equipment, ensuring items are handled correctly to minimise damage and maintain safe working practices.
Working in a regulated environment, you will follow procedures closely to support accuracy and efficiency across the site.
You will also uphold high health and safety standards, carrying out equipment checks and reporting any issues promptly to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
About You
To be considered as a VNA Driver, you will need:
- Proven experience working in a similar role within a warehouse environment
- A valid VNA Licence
- A flexible, proactive attitude
- Good general IT skills
- An awareness of manual handling techniques
- The ability to adapt to changing demands and meet deadlines
The closing date for this role is 1st May 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
At 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 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.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Other organisations may call this role Warehouse Operative, FLT Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver, VNA FLT Driver, Warehouse VNA Driver, VNA Operative, Forklift Truck Driver, Very Narrow Aisle Forklift Truck Driver, or Reach Truck Driver.
So, if you’re looking for a great new role as a VNA Driver, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency
- Location:
- Northampton
- Salary:
- £28,354 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Distribution