Warehouse Operative

About us : We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Location: Edinburgh TPS

Salary: £12.71 per hour

45 hours 08.00 - 17.00 Mon - Fri & 1 Saturday per month - 06.00-12.00

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

About the Role

Join the TPS Parts Warehouse as a Warehouse Operative and play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective control of inbound and outbound warehouse stock. You will support the provision of excellent service to our customers and help maintain the high standards expected from a leading automotive brand.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain stock securely and in good condition, ensuring stock integrity at all times

Assist with regular stock checks and report discrepancies

Check all incoming stock deliveries, record damages, and ensure correct placement

Pick and prepare customer orders quickly and accurately for dispatch

Ensure all parts are correctly labelled and stored

Adhere to First In, First Out (FIFO) stock control processes

Provide excellent customer service, assisting with queries and resolving problems

Follow health and safety regulations, particularly manual handling practices

Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

Accurately complete all required documentation and use warehouse systems effectively

Participate in ongoing training and development

Key Competencies

Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering excellent service

Ability to manage self and work effectively within a team

Operational effectiveness and attention to detail

Honest, reliable, and methodical approach

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience and Knowledge

Experience in a parts or distribution operation (inventory control, goods inwards, order picking) is advantageous

Computer literate (e.g., able to use Excel and warehouse management systems)

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to learn

Why join us?

Be part of a dynamic, customer-focused team

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to grow within a well-known automotive brand

Core Benefits:

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business

Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service

Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs

Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments

Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app

Free will writing services to help plan for the future

Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle

Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence

Access to home and technology vouchers

bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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