Warehouse Operative (Zero/Casual Hours)

GSF Car Parts; Leigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in Leigh is seeking Warehouse Operatives to ensure orders are efficiently picked and packed for delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in warehouse environments, possess good communication skills, and understand the importance of customer service and timelines. This role offers flexible zero-hour contracts, suited for those looking to support during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Understanding of customer service and deadlines.
• Knowledge of car parts and automotive industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check and put away supplier delivered parts.
• Pick and load vans accurately and timely.
• Check customer returns for resale, warranty, or surcharge.
• Ensure stock quantities are correct in allocations.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

GSF Car Parts Warehouse Operatives play an important role within the team by ensuring orders are picked and packed, and ready to be delivered to 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 contract, you will support the branch in covering holidays or absences.

Responsibilities

• Checking and putting away supplier delivered parts
• Picking and loading vans accurately and in a timely manner
• Checking customer returns for resale, warranty or surcharge
• Checking stock quantities are correct against computer while also checking stock is stored in the allocated bin locations

Working hours: Up to 41 (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:

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