Warehouse Operative

Bennett & Son Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the efficient handling, storage and dispatch of automotive parts across a busy UK network. You will pick, pack and prepare orders, receive deliveries, check against purchase orders, and maintain a tidy, safe warehouse.

The role rewards a proactive team player with good attention to detail and reliable attendance. Hours are Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays, and full UK driving licence is desirable for deliveries.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare parts for delivery or collection.
• Receive deliveries and verify against purchase orders.
• Maintain organised warehouse and stock records.
• Load and unload delivery vans safely.
• Support stock checks and inventory control.
• Report stock discrepancies or damaged items.
• Assist delivery drivers with loading and route preparation.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Provide support to parts counter or customer service when needed.

Skills

Pick & pack

Stock control

Delivery support

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Handheld scanner

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

As a Warehouse Operative you will play a key role in the efficient handling, storage, and dispatch of automotive parts and accessories, ensuring that trade and retail customers receive their orders accurately and on time. This is a hands‑on role that requires attention to detail, good organisation, and a strong work ethic in a fast‑paced environment.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays’ 8.30am – 1pm

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare automotive parts for delivery or collection
• Receive incoming deliveries and check them against purchase orders
• Store parts correctly and keep the warehouse organised and tidy
• Load and unload delivery vans safely and efficiently
• Assist with regular stock checks and inventory control
• Report any stock discrepancies or damaged items
• Support delivery drivers with loading and route preparation
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
• Provide occasional support to the parts counter or customer service team when needed

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or stockroom environment is preferred but not essential
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Basic IT or handheld scanner skills
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, especially if supporting with deliveries)

About Us

Bennetts is a third‑generation family business, founded in 1954, and built on strong values of value and customer service. While the company has grown significantly, those principles remain at its core. Today, the L Bennett and Sons Group operates across the UK, supplying car parts, tools, and workshop equipment to both trade and public customers, from independent garages to main dealers and specialists. With over 55 branches and growing, over £30 million in stock and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, Bennetts supports everything from routine servicing to complex repairs. As an independent, family‑owned business, Bennetts reinvests in its people, infrastructure, and systems, enabling quick decisions and consistent service. Looking ahead, Bennetts remains focused on quality products, dependable service, and supporting workshops with confidence, staying true to the values that have driven its success for over 70 years.