Automation jobs in United Kingdom

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

1. Take full P&L and operational accountability for a 14,000 m² automotive-parts warehouse, covering KPI, safety, 5S, and cost control.

2.Design and continuously improve SOPs for inbound QC, put-away, picking, packing, and outbound to achieve ≥ 99.5 % on-time delivery and ≥ 99.95 % inventory accuracy(by value).

3.Implement material turnover analysis, cycle counting, descrepancy adjustment and programmes of disposing slow-moving materials/problematic materials.

4.Lead, schedule, train, and appraise c. 20 warehouse staff (FLT drivers, pickers, QC inspectors, etc.) while fostering a “zero-accident” safety culture.

5.Ensure the alignment between WMS stock and SAP stock, record, report and follow up system issues, make system-improving suggestions.

6.Comply with and enforce BYD’s internal management regulations, and assist Finance, Legal, Audit, and any other personnel appointed by BYD senior leadership to conduct inventory counts, compliance inspections, and corrective actions.

7.Lead automation/robotics projects and determine the feasibility of the projects.

8.Liaise with purchasing team, planning team, commerical team, and order teams to handle urgent orders, returns, and claims.

Ideal candidate profile:

1.5+ years experience in managing automotive spare-parts or high-SKU warehouses, incl. 2+ years at warehouses≥ 10,000 m² & ≥ 15 staff.

2.Bachelor’s or above in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related; CILT(UK) Level 5+ preferred.

3.Proficient in WMS and SAP, advanced Excel/Power BI skills; automation/AGV experience a plus.

4.Solid knowledge of UK HSE, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ADR hazardous-goods storage.

5.Good at team-building, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills; able to communicate in English with a multicultural workforce.

6.Fluent English (written & spoken, C1+); Chinese or other European languages advantageous.

7.Data-driven, results-oriented, resilient, and willing to work occasional night/weekend shifts.

8. Valid UK FLT Reach & Counterbalance licence; IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
• 25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Team building events and employee learning opportunities

About BYD UK

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.