Warehouse Operative (FTC)

UK AAG Alliance Automotive UK LV Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career progression

Pension advice

Health & wellbeing tools

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts, distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations at our UK site. The role focuses on stock control, health and safety, team leadership and ensuring efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.

You will liaise with suppliers and transport companies, optimise space and equipment use, and develop reporting to meet quality, budgetary, and environmental targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.
• People management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team.
• Team working, planning and organising to effectively manage the flow of stock.
• Analytical ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Initiative and decisiveness; able to work under pressure.
• IT skills and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Knowledge of warehouse health, safety, and legal requirements.
• Flexibility to work with shift patterns and changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies.
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly and dispatch of goods.
• Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, meeting quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives.
• Understand and contribute to the company's policies and vision.
• Coordinate the use of systems where necessary.
• Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone.
• Keep stock control systems up to date and inventories accurate.
• Plan future capacity requirements.
• Organise the recruitment and training of staff, and monitor performance.
• Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork to meet productivity targets.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Brief team leaders daily.
• Maintain health and safety, hygiene and security standards.
• Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Planning & organizing

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Numeracy

People management

IT literacy

Tools

Database management

Spreadsheets

Warehouse management software

MS Office

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America’s need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. In the century since, NAPA has exploded across the globe, carrying a reputation of quality and excellence with it. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom, NAPA has become a market-leading parts brand in the country with a championship-winning motorsport team. Now, over 275 AAG UK subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The prestigious NAPA Auto Parts family boasts a staggering 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, and Australia — and now the United Kingdom. We are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our team.

You’ll also be responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock.

• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly and dispatch of goods
• Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met
• Have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these
• Coordinate the use of systems where necessary
• Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone
• Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
• Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Brief team leaders on a daily basis
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment,
• Oversee the planned maintenance of machinery and equipment

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management
• People management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of people, delegate work and explain ideas
• Team working skills
• Planning and organising skills to effectively manage the flow of stock
• Analytical ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Initiative and decisiveness
• Technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A flexible approach to work as many warehouses operate shift patterns
• Knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse

In return we offer:

• Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots and Just Eat.
• Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.
• Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.
• Free access to Health, Wellbeing and Financial tools.
• Discount on car parts.

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.

Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.