Warehouse Operative

GSF Car Parts Limited; Torquay; 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 crucial for ensuring that orders are efficiently picked and packed for timely delivery to customers. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating teamwork and attention to detail. With excellent career progression opportunities and a variety of perks, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a leading company while enhancing your skills in the automotive sector.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Free flu vaccination

Health & wellbeing resources

Pension support

Life assurance scheme

Brand discounts

Financial wellbeing products

Paid time off for volunteering

Training and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are picked, packed, and ready for delivery.
• Check and store supplier-delivered parts accurately.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team player skills

Attention to detail

Customer service understanding

Basic numeracy and literacy

Good communication skills

Knowledge of car parts

Job description

About The Role

At GSF Car Parts, our Warehouse Operatives play a vital role within the team by ensuring orders are picked, packed, and ready for delivery to our customers. They champion customer service delivery through efficient coordination of warehouse stock and understand the importance of delivery timeframes.
Main Duties include:

• Checking and storing supplier-delivered parts
• Picking and loading vans accurately and promptly
• Checking customer returns for resale, warranty, or surcharge
• Verifying stock quantities against the computer system while ensuring stock is stored in the correct bin locations

Working hours:

41 hours on average, Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday shifts

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or similar environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong team player skills
• Efficient work habits with attention to detail
• Understanding of customer service and meeting deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of car parts and the automotive industry (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 & wellbeing resources
• Support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from hundreds of brands including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• Financial wellbeing products such as advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor, supplying thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and training. With over 175 branches and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we operate under a unified brand since November 2021. Our support includes procurement, supply chain, marketing, and IT systems like our industry-leading catalogue, Allicat, and the Servicesure garage programme.