Driver/Warehouse Operative

UK AAG Ferraris Piston Service Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Logistics in the UK is seeking a Driver/Warehouse Operative to support our busy branch. This dual role covers driving duties and warehouse picking, ensuring orders are packed, loaded and delivered on schedule.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid UK driving licence, be punctual and able to work flexibly across tasks with a focus on safety and accuracy in stock handling.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Good timekeeping and reliability expected.

Responsibilities

• Driver: pack and load products onto vans and deliver orders to customers on routes.
• Maintain communication with route dispatcher and obtain delivery confirmations.
• Warehouse: pick customer orders, load vans and ensure accurate order picking.
• Coordinate dispatch of orders and oversee van deliveries.
• Check and store supplier deliveries and report shortages or damaged stock.
• Support rolling stock checks and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Time management

Job description

Comprising over 77 Distribution Centres across 8 countries, Alliance Automotive Logistics stands as the pivotal distribution arm of Alliance Automotive Group and has rooted its reputation on the principles of service excellence, its mission to cultivate and nurture enduring partnerships with its extensive clientele and suppliers and aiming to provide sustained value and reliability in all its operations. Specialising in providing an unparalleled range of logistical solutions and delivering over 250,000 parts to garages and repair centres throughout Europe, Alliance Automotive Logistics guarantee that garages and fast-fit centres can repair and maintain their customers vehicles as quickly and efficiently as possible. A position has recently become available for a Driver/Warehouse Operative to join our busy team. This is a dual role which requires the applicant to perform in either role when required in the Branch. Ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience working within a similar background of Warehouse or Commercial vehicle parts.

Responsibilities:

• Driver: Pack and load products onto vans according to company’s specifications
• Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
• Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
• Unload goods as per client specifications
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
• Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer
• Warehouse Operative: Picking customer orders, loading vans and making regular checks to ensure all orders are picked correctly
• Oversee the dispatch of orders and coordinate van deliveries
• Checking and putting away supplier deliveries, informing your line manager of any shortages or damaged stock
• Assist with a rolling stock taking program, ensuring all stock is located correctly at all times
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Essential requirements:

• Flexible Full UK Driving Licence
• Good timekeeping

FPS conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability or any other protected characteristic

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.