Warehouse Operative

Swansway Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service-linked holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Death in service

Long service award

Annual flu jab

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

EAP & counselling

Occupational health

Flexible hours

Car benefit

Job summary

Swansway Group is hiring a Warehouse Operative at our TPS depot in Preston to support inbound and outbound parts stock. The role involves maintaining stock, assisting with perpetual checks, and ensuring accurate order picking for dispatch.

Ideal candidates will have experience in parts or distribution inventory, be computer literate (Excel), and demonstrate a methodical, detail-focused approach with strong communication and a positive can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a parts or distribution operation involving inventory control, goods inwards and order picking would be advantageous.
• Computer literate - able to use appropriate systems and software (e.g. Excel)
• Ability to work in a small team, as well using own initiative
• Has a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to record information accurately and legibly
• Has a methodical approach and pays attention to detail
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Honest disposition
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock securely and in good condition
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with regular perpetual stock checks to ensure that the physical stock agrees with the computerised inventory
• Report mis-picks to the Warehouse Supervisor and record any discrepancies
• Ensure faster moving parts are located in a convenient location to improve picking efficiency
• Ensure stock of similar parts are appropriately segregated
• Pick customer orders quickly and accurately to make ready for dispatch
• Ensure that authorised signatures, receipts or payments are received for all parts issued over the trade (front) counter
• Adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO) stock control management processes

Skills

Inventory control

Stock checks

Picking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Honesty

Lifting heavy items

Can-do attitude

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our TPS depot in Preston require an additional Warehouse Operative to support the control of our inbound and outbound parts stock.

TPS provides the independent automotive trade with an efficient and convenient way to order and buy vehicle parts.

• Maintain stock securely and in good condition
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with regular perpetual stock checks to ensure that the physical stock agrees with the computerised inventory
• Report mis-picks to the Warehouse Supervisor and record any discrepancies
• Ensure faster moving parts are located in a convenient location to improve picking efficiency
• Ensure stock of similar parts are appropriately segregated
• Pick customer orders quickly and accurately to make ready for dispatch
• Ensure that authorised signatures, receipts or payments are received for all parts issued over the trade (front) counter
• Adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO)stock control management processes

• Experience in a parts or distribution operation involving inventory control, goods inwards and order picking would be advantageous
• Computer literate - able to use appropriate systems and software (e.g. Excel)
• Ability to work in a small team, as well using own initiative
• Has a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to record information accurately and legibly
• Has a methodical approach and pays attention to detail
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Honest disposition
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.

We're expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don't stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.

But, it's not what we do that makes us the company we are, it's how we do it; it's our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who've been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Your Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friends
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recruitment referral payments
• Employee assistance programme and counselling service
• Occupational health services
• Flexible working patterns
• Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

When you join Swansway, you're joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere,