Warehouse Associate

B.G. Automotive Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

B.G. Automotive Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support day-to-day warehouse operations in Manchester. The role includes receiving goods, storing stock, picking/packing orders, dispatch preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Responsibilities include checking deliveries, reporting discrepancies, stock rotation, and operating pallet trucks where trained. Candidates should have good numeracy/literacy, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and check deliveries against paperwork.
• Report damaged, missing or incorrect goods.
• Store and rotate stock safely and logically.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders.
• Load and unload vehicles following site procedures.
• Use handheld scanners or warehouse systems to maintain stock records.
• Carry out stock checks and support inventory control.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe and hazard-free.
• Follow health and safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Operate pallet trucks or trolleys where trained.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to meet targets.
• Undertake additional duties to support operations.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Physical stamina

Forklift licence desirable

Tools

Handheld scanners

Warehouse management systems

Pallet trucks / Reach trucks

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our warehouse team. The successful candidate will support the smooth running of day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving goods, storing stock, picking and packing orders, preparing items for dispatch, and maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

• Receive, unload and check incoming deliveries against paperwork or system records.
• Report any damaged, missing or incorrect goods to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Store and rotate stock correctly, ensuring goods are organised safely and logically.
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, following site procedures.
• Use handheld scanners, warehouse systems or paperwork to maintain accurate stock records.
• Carry out regular stock checks and support inventory control activities.
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and free from hazards at all times.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling guidance and correct use of PPE.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks or trolleys where trained and authorised.
• Work closely with colleagues, supervisors and other departments to meet daily targets.
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties required to support warehouse operations. The Warehouse Operative must take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others by following company procedures, reporting hazards, using equipment correctly, wearing required PPE, and complying with manual handling and site safety requirements.

Working Conditions The role may involve shift work, early starts, late finishes, weekends or overtime depending on business needs. The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying, bending and standing for extended periods. The warehouse environment may include varying temperatures, moving vehicles, machinery and busy operational areas.

• Previous warehouse, logistics, production or stock handling experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling goods and paperwork.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Comfortable with physical work, including standing, walking, lifting and moving items during a shift.
• Forklift, counterbalance or reach truck licence is desirable where relevant but not essential.
• Competitive hourly rate or salary reflecting senior warehouse responsibilities. Potential to earn a higher hourly rate, once probation passed
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for progression into warehouse supervisor, team leader, logistics or stock control roles.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Holidays to increase after 2 years service, Workplace Pension, MHE licence Opertunities
• Shift Patterns available:
• 14:00 to 22:00 (late shift)
• 21:00 to 05:30 (night shift)
• No shift rotations, Monday to Friday - Great work life balance.