Warehouse Operative (Zero/Casual Hours)

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operatives to join their team in Preston. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that orders are accurately picked and packed for timely delivery, while maintaining high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail. This position offers flexible working hours on a zero-hour contract, perfect for those looking to support the branch during busy periods. Join a leading automotive parts distributor and play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK.

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 put away supplier delivered parts accurately.
• Load vans and manage stock quantities effectively.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service understanding

Basic numeracy and literacy

Good communication skills

Knowledge of car parts

Job description

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Warehouse Operative (Zero/Casual Hours), Preston

Client: GSF Car Parts

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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115

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

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:

1. Checking and putting away supplier delivered parts
2. Picking and loading vans accurately and in a timely manner
3. Checking customer returns for resale, warranty or surcharge
4. 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:

1. A great track record working in a fast paced warehouse, or similar environment
2. Ability to work well under pressure
3. A good team player
4. Work efficiently with good attention to detail
5. Understand the necessity of customer service & working to deadlines
6. Basic numeracy and literacy skills
7. Good communication skills
8. 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.