Warehouse Controller

GSF Car Parts Limited; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual leave 28 days + up to 5

Flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension guidance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Financial wellbeing

Volunteer time off

Career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking a Warehouse Controller to lead a fast-paced warehouse team and ensure smooth goods in/out, returns and stock control. You will motivate staff, manage daily plans, and work closely with drivers to deliver excellent customer service.

The role emphasises strong planning, communication, and the ability to operate calmly under pressure in a busy FMCG environment. A performance bonus and substantial vacation could accompany your package.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to motivate and lead a warehouse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational capability.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Customer and sales focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control to ensure smooth operations.
• Direct and prioritise workload, plan staffing and cover holidays/sickness.
• Verify stock quantities against the computer system and reporting.
• Explain issues and develop practical solutions to daily challenges.
• Collaborate with Drivers to maintain high delivery service levels for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organising

People Management

Customer Focus

Calm Under Pressure

MAM experience

Tools

MAM

Job description

About The Role

As a Warehouse Controller as GSF Car Parts, you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives. As the Warehouse Controller, you will ensure stock can deliver the sales budgets and the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly.

Main Duties include:

• Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control departments
• Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
• Check stock quantities are correct against computer
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
• Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with; holidays/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers.
• Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As the Warehouse Controller, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calm under pressure
• Customer and Sales focused
• Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What we'll offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100's of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.

As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.

Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!