Warehouse Operative

GSF Car Parts Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure accurate order picking and packing for timely deliveries. The role requires experience in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, and good communication skills. The position offers competitive annual leave, health benefits, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Free flu vaccination

Health and wellbeing resources

Support from pension experts

Life assurance scheme

Discounts at various retailers

Financial wellbeing products

Paid time off for volunteering

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or similar environment.
• Knowledge of car parts and the automotive industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and storing supplier-delivered parts.
• Accurately picking and loading vans in a timely manner.
• Checking customer returns for resale, warranty, or surcharge.
• Verifying stock quantities against computer records.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Understanding of customer service

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Job description

About The Role

At GSF Car Parts, our Warehouse Operatives play a vital role in ensuring orders are accurately picked and packed for timely delivery to our customers. They are key to delivering excellent customer service through efficient management of warehouse stock and understanding delivery timeframes.
Main Duties include:

• Receiving and storing supplier-delivered parts
• Accurately picking and loading vans in a timely manner
• Checking customer returns for resale, warranty, or surcharge
• Verifying stock quantities against computer records and ensuring proper storage in designated bins

Working hours:

Average 41 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturday shifts

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or similar environment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Team player with good communication skills
• Attention to detail and efficiency
• Understanding of customer service and meeting deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Knowledge of car parts and the automotive industry is desirable

What we'll offer:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with potential to earn up to 5 additional days based on service
• Free flu vaccination
• Health and wellbeing resources
• Support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts at various retailers including Asda, Nike, and John Lewis
• Financial wellbeing products such as advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Training and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor, serving thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, and equipment. With over 175 branches and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we operate under a unified brand since November 2021, supported by centralized departments in procurement, marketing, and national accounts. Our advanced IT systems, including the industry-leading catalogue Allicat, enhance our service delivery through the national garage programme, Servicesure.