Warehouse Controller

GSF Car Parts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Controller to manage a team of Warehouse Operatives. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient operations in the Warehouse, from stock management to customer delivery processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining a positive work environment and achieving sales targets. Opportunities for bonuses and career progression are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

28 days annual leave

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from major retailers

Paid time off to volunteer

Training qualifications and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a warehouse, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in using management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organisation and performance of the warehouse operations.
• Ensure accurate picking and loading for customer delivery.
• Check stock quantities against the computer system.
• Assist branch manager with planning and team development.
• Create a positive work environment for employees.

Skills

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to work calm under pressure

Customer focused

Tools

MAM

Job description

About The Role

As a Warehouse Controller at GSF Car Parts, you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives. You will ensure stock can deliver the sales budgets and the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly.

Main Duties

• Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control departments
• Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
• Check stock quantities are correct against computer
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
• Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with holidays/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers
• Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As the Warehouse Controller, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calm under pressure
• Customer and Sales focused
• Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What we'll offer

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

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 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 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 2021. 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.