Warehouse Operative

Swansway Garages Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Warehouse Operative to manage stock, assist with inventory control, and ensure efficient order picking for dispatch. The ideal candidate should possess experience in a parts distribution environment and strong communication skills. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour plus a bonus, with additional perks including increasing holidays and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Holidays that increase with length of service

Birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Long service recognition

Annual flu jab

Family discounts on products

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Car Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a parts or distribution operation would be advantageous.
• Computer literate, able to use systems and software.
• Ability to work in a small team and use own initiative.
• Positive, can-do attitude is crucial.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Methodical approach and attention to detail required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock securely and in good condition.
• Assist with regular stock checks for inventory accuracy.
• Report mis-picks and record discrepancies.
• Ensure efficient organization of faster moving parts.
• Pick customer orders quickly and accurately for dispatch.
• Ensure proper documentation for parts issued.

Skills

Experience in parts or distribution

Computer literate (e.g. Excel)

Ability to work in a team

Positive attitude

Accurate record-keeping

Methodical approach

Good communication skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Job description

WF Senate, Mintsfeet Road, Kendal, LA9 6LU

Our TPS depot in Kendal require a Warehouse Operative to support the control of our inbound and outbound parts stock.

TPS provides the independent automotive trade with an efficient and convenient way to order and buy vehicle parts.

More about the role

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

More about you

• 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
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items

A bit more about the family

Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.

We’re expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don’t stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re‑cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.

But, it’s not what we do that makes us the company we are, it’s how we do it; it’s our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who’ve been with us five, ten and fifteen years!

Benefits of working for Swansway Group

• Holidays that increase with length of service
• Your Birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Long service recognition
• Annual flu jab
• Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friends
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recruitment referral payments
• Employee assistance programme and counselling service
• Occupational health services
• Car Benefit Scheme for employee or family

When you join Swansway, you’re joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!

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Warehouse Operative

Salary: £12.21 per hour + bonus

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

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