Warehouse Operative- Backshift

Volvo Group; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare (Bupa)

33 days holiday

Gym discounts

Maternity/Paternity leave

Staff discounts

In-house training

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a warehouse operative to support unloading, receiving, storage, picking and packing, and dispatch using ASRS and traditional methods. You will work with a team to meet targets, ensure stock accuracy, and operate warehouse systems and scanners, with forklift licences desirable and a valid UK driving licence.

The role offers training across warehouse operations and opportunities to contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Forklift licences desirable.
• Experience with Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and check inbound deliveries against documentation.
• Quality-check and store products accurately.
• Manage incoming returns and process them correctly.
• Release orders from the system and prepare them for picking by warehouse area.
• Manage stock moves, extractions, and complex/high-density storage.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely and report defects or hazards.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet operational targets and deadlines under pressure.

Skills

Fluent English

UK driving licence

Forklift licences

ASRS experience

WMS experience

Job description

You'll work alongside other warehouse operatives, two Warehouse Team Leaders, and the Logistics Operations Manager. Together, you'll create a working environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. At our warehouse, you will: You'll support warehouse operations, ensuring products are handled safely, stored correctly, and prepared efficiently for shipment. You'll use IT and data to investigate inventory issues and maintain stock accuracy across all areas.

• Safely unload and check inbound deliveries against documentation.
• Quality-check and store products accurately.
• Manage incoming returns and process them correctly.
• Release orders from the system and prepare them for picking by warehouse area.
• Manage stock moves, extractions, and complex/high-density/speciality storage (e.g., hazardous items).
• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely and report any defects or hazards.
• Participate in team meetings, employee review processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Safety-conscious and takes ownership of workplace safety.
• Proven ability to meet operational targets and deadlines under pressure.
• Fluent in English with a valid UK driving licence.
• Forklift licences (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, High-Level Order Picker, or similar) with safe operating experience (desirable).
• Experience with Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and automated warehouse environments (desirable).
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanners, accurately recording and retrieving data (desirable). All Volvo Group adverts are advertised for a minimum of 10 working days from the posting date.

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Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations (DTO) is a new division established to integrate the capabilities of VG Digital & IT and VG Connected Solutions to accelerate the digital transformation in Volvo Group. The organizational set up is structured around domains, digital products with functions for digital excellence to deliver outstanding customer experience. Joining the new DTO division means being part of a fast-moving digital product-oriented organization where teams truly own what they build from idea to delivery. In DTO, we work in agile, cross-functional teams, mastering the latest technology, and creating outstanding digital experiences that make a real difference for our colleagues and Volvo Group customers around the world. We put people first and build our culture on trust, passion, customer success, change, and performance. If you want to grow, collaborate across functions and entities, and help shape the future of digital products within Volvo Group, DTO is a great place to be.

In some countries and for specific positions within Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations, background checks (verification of selected information provided by the candidate) may be required, in accordance with local laws & regulations. If this is applicable to the role you have applied for, you will be informed.

Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial Travel Required: No Travel Required Requisition ID: 35026

Do we share the same aspirations? Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Please note: GTO, Logistics Services, Volvo Group Logistics will be relocating from Rugby to Coventry. Ideally, candidates should be happy to commute to both sites during the transition period.

You’ll support core warehouse operations, including unloading and loading, receiving, storage, picking and packing, and dispatch, working with both automated systems (ASRS) and traditional methods. You’ll support multiple Volvo Group brands, including Volvo Penta, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Bus, handling a wide range of parts, from windscreens, truck beds, and engines to smaller components, ensuring the right products reach the right place efficiently and safely.

What's in it for you

• Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 5% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
• Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
• Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Bank holidays are included within this allowance.
• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.
• Professional growth and development: Build your skills through hands‑on, in‑house training across key warehouse operations, including forklifts, order pickers, ASRS and WMS systems.