Warehouse Operative

Arnold Clark Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is looking for a Warehouse Operative to join their Parts/Tyre department at the Inverness Autoparts branch. The successful candidate will manage deliveries, deal with customer orders, and maintain stock accuracy while fostering a collaborative working environment. Essential skills include strong communication and attention to detail, along with prior warehouse experience. The full-time role offers great benefits including 33 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday

Private healthcare

Generous employee discounts

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Maternity and paternity packages

Flexible leave

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for dealing with customer orders.
• Independent work and team collaboration are needed.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurate stock checks.
• Knowledge of stock control measures is required.
• Prior experience in a warehouse setting is advantageous.
• Understanding health and safety protocols is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and supplier interactions via email and phone.
• Receive and process deliveries as per internal procedures.
• Assess customer needs for parts with precision.
• Pick stock for customer orders and confirm accuracy.
• Perform occasional delivery duties and load trucks safely.
• Conduct stock checks to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of stock control measures

Previous experience in a similar warehouse environment

Health and safety understanding

Tools

Forklift

Computer literacy

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic new Warehouse Operative to work in our Parts / Tyre department at our Inverness Autoparts branch.

We offer

• 33 days’ holiday
• Private healthcare
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Training opportunities
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Flexible leave
• ...and much more!

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm

About the role

This role will involve general warehouse duties such as keeping the department clean, dealing with customer orders and carrying out stock checks.

This role would suit a team player with strong communication skills who is able to carry out their duties with a high level of accuracy.

Day-to-day duties

• Taking receipt of deliveries
• Responding to internal and external queries via email/phone
• Assessing customer needs for parts
• Dealing with multiple suppliers
• Locating new stock lines
• Picking stock and customer orders
• Occasional delivery duties
• Loading and unloading delivery trucks using forklift
• Carrying out stock checks

Essential skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of stock control measures
• Previous experience in a similar warehouse environment
• A strong understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment

Nice to have, but not essential

• A forklift licence
• Full UK driving licence
• Good level of computer literacy

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.