Warehouse Operative

GSF Car Parts; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual leave 28+5

Flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension advice

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Financial wellbeing

Volunteer time off

Training & career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is looking for a Warehouse Controller to lead a team of Warehouse Operatives and ensure stock delivery aligns with sales budgets. The role involves managing Goods In/Out, Returns, and Stock Control, with a focus on efficient operations and customer service.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to daily challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse, ideally in FMCG or fast-paced env.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead a team to meet objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to change.
• Customer and sales focus with practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Warehouse Operatives across Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control.
• Oversee accurate picking and loading for timely customer deliveries.
• Verify stock quantities against the computer system and maintain accuracy.
• Develop practical solutions to operational challenges using judgment and initiative.
• Support branch manager with holiday/sickness cover, weekly planning and workforce development.
• Create a positive environment that enables team members to reach their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Planning & organization

Calm under pressure

Customer focus

MAM experience

Job description

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: 41 (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: Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that's their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we 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!