Warehouse Operative

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive parts distribution is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operatives to join their dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, contributing to exceptional customer service. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively to manage stock and meet delivery deadlines. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within the automotive industry. Join a company that values teamwork and customer satisfaction, and make a meaningful impact in the logistics of automotive parts distribution.

Benefits

Annual leave plus additional days

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension expert support

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from major retailers

Financial wellbeing products

Paid time off to volunteer

Training qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is essential.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate picking and packing of orders for delivery.
• Check stock quantities and manage warehouse organization.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service understanding

Basic numeracy and literacy

Good communication skills

Knowledge of car parts

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About The Role

At GSF Car Parts, our Warehouse Operatives play an important role within the team by always ensuring orders are picked and packed, and ready to be delivered to our customers. They are champions of customer service delivery through efficient coordination of warehouse stock and understand the importance of delivery timeframes.

Main Duties include:

1. Checking and putting away supplier delivered parts
2. Picking and loading vans accurately and in a timely manner
3. Checking customer returns for resale, warranty or surcharge
4. Checking stock quantities are correct against computer whilst also checking stock is stored in the allocated bin locations

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

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• A great track record working in a fast paced warehouse, or similar environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• A good team player
• Work efficiently with good attention to detail
• Understand the necessity of customer service & working to deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of car parts and the automotive industry would be desirable

What we'll offer:

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members' lives throughout their careers. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones. Some of our benefits include:

• 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 ’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

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and specialist training. The group has over [number] branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £[amount]. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, including our industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.