Warehouse Operative (Zero / Casual Hours)

The Parts Alliance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure orders are accurately picked and packed for delivery. This role requires a strong track record in a fast-paced warehouse environment, attention to detail, and an understanding of customer service. The position operates on a casual contract, covering absences and holidays during weekdays and alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment is essential.
• Capable of working efficiently with good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Check and put away delivered parts.
• Pick and load vans accurately and timely.
• Check customer returns for resale or warranty.
• Ensure stock quantities match computer records.

Skills

Fast-paced warehouse experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service understanding

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of car parts

Job description

About The Role

At GSF Car Parts, our Warehouse Operatives play an important role within the team by always ensuring orders are picked and packed, and ready to be delivered to our customers. They are champions of customer service delivery through efficient coordination of warehouse stock and understand the importance of delivery timeframes. As a Warehouse Operative working on a zero hour / casual contact, you will support the branch in covering any holidays or absences.

Main Duties include

• Checking and putting away supplier delivered parts
• Picking and loading vans accurately and in a timely manner;
• Checking customer returns for resale, warranty or surcharge;
• Checking stock quantities are correct against computer whilst also checking stock is stored in the allocated bin locations.

Working hours: Up to (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working - depending on the cover needed in the branch.

About You

What you'll need to succeed:

• A great track record working in a fast paced warehouse, or similar environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• A good team player
• Work efficiently with good attention to detail
• Understand the necessity of customer service & working to deadlines
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of car parts and the automotive industry would be desirable

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.