Warehouse Operative — Inventory Control & Fast Order Picking

Swansway Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service-linked holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Death in service

Long service award

Annual flu jab

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Referral bonus

EAP & counselling

Occupational health

Flexible hours

Car benefit

Job summary

Swansway Group is hiring a Warehouse Operative at our TPS depot in Preston to support inbound and outbound parts stock. The role involves maintaining stock, assisting with perpetual checks, and ensuring accurate order picking for dispatch.

Ideal candidates will have experience in parts or distribution inventory, be computer literate (Excel), and demonstrate a methodical, detail-focused approach with strong communication and a positive can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a parts or distribution operation involving inventory control, goods inwards and order picking would be advantageous.
• Computer literate - able to use appropriate systems and software (e.g. Excel)
• Ability to work in a small team, as well using own initiative
• Has a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to record information accurately and legibly
• Has a methodical approach and pays attention to detail
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Honest disposition
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock securely and in good condition
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with regular perpetual stock checks to ensure that the physical stock agrees with the computerised inventory
• Report mis-picks to the Warehouse Supervisor and record any discrepancies
• Ensure faster moving parts are located in a convenient location to improve picking efficiency
• Ensure stock of similar parts are appropriately segregated
• Pick customer orders quickly and accurately to make ready for dispatch
• Ensure that authorised signatures, receipts or payments are received for all parts issued over the trade (front) counter
• Adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO) stock control management processes

Skills

Inventory control

Stock checks

Picking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Honesty

Lifting heavy items

Can-do attitude

Tools

Excel

Job description

Swansway Group is hiring a Warehouse Operative at our TPS depot in Preston to support inbound and outbound parts stock. The role involves maintaining stock, assisting with perpetual checks, and ensuring accurate order picking for dispatch.

Ideal candidates will have experience in parts or distribution inventory, be computer literate (Excel), and demonstrate a methodical, detail-focused approach with strong communication and a positive can-do attitude.