Warehouse Assistant

LKQ Corporation; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to play a hands-on role in picking, packing, and organizing stock. The ideal candidate should be reliable, energetic, and enjoy working in a team. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe working environment, accurately checking and picking stock, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness. This role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Annual Leave

Exciting Career Growth

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Comprehensive Healthcare Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Reliable and energetic with a team spirit.
• Ability to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail for stock handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the warehouse conform to health and safety legislation.
• Accurately check incoming stock for shortages and damage.
• Accurately pick customer orders for timely delivery.
• Report all instances of missing stock to the manager.

Skills

Organisation and teamwork

High levels of focus, energy, and drive

Time management and reporting skills

Inventory skills

Job description

Overview

Be part of the engine that keeps LKQ UK & Ireland moving as a Warehouse Assistant. You’ll play a hands-on role in picking, packing, and organising stock to ensure fast, accurate deliveries to our customers. If you're reliable, energetic, and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.
• Enhanced Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.
• Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.
• Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.
• Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.
• Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the warehouse always conform to health and safety legislation.
• Provide a safe working environment in the warehouse for all team members and visitors.
• Assistant the customer service supervisor and serve customer on the front counter
• Accurately check all incoming stock for shortages and damage and record where necessary
• Accurately pick customer orders and make regular checks to ensure only invoiced goods leave the building
• Ensure the daily PI count is completely accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all stock is handled in a way that minimises the risk of damage while in stock or during delivery
• Respond to any request from branch operations within the specified time
• Ensure all returns entering the branch are checked, taking care to make sure that the part returned reflects what is on the collection note and that all goods are new. Exceptions to this are old core, warranty and damaged
• Ensure all stock cleanses, damaged goods and old core are returned accurately to T2 on time and in a condition to minimise the risk of stock loss to the branch
• Report all instances of missing stock to the manager in charge
• Assist with additional duties to maintain the working environment in clean and tidy condition
• Carry out any reasonable request as directed by the manager

Skills And Experience

• Organisation and teamwork
• High levels of focus, energy, and drive
• Time management and reporting skills
• Inventory skills
• Always delivering best in class service to establish customer experience excellence

Why Work for LKQ

• People First: We value our employees just as much as our customers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Genuine opportunities for progression in a thriving industry.
• Passion for Excellence: Join a team dedicated to being the best at what we do.