Parts Warehouse Operative

Lookers
Crawley, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have prior warehouse or parts experience in the automotive industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with warehouse experience and familiarity with inventory systems in the automotive sector
    — “Previous warehouse or parts experience would be beneficial.”
  • Individuals who thrive in organized, structured environments and can manage multiple tasks efficiently
    — “Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting regular stock counts.”
  • Those with a full UK driving licence and comfort in using computer systems for inventory tracking
    — “Full UK driving licence preferred. Comfortable using computer systems.”

Things to consider

  • Probation period of 6 months is mandatory before full employment confirmation
    — “all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period”
  • The role requires undergoing credit and criminal record checks as part of the hiring process
    — “verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory management systems and workflow efficiency in your resume and interview responses
    — “Assisting with stock control and inventory management.”
  • Demonstrate your reliability and positive attitude in team-oriented settings
    — “A reliable and positive team player.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate stock records
  • efficient parts distribution
Typical background
warehouse experienceparts handling

Skills & requirements

Required

Warehouse OperationsInventory ManagementStock ControlParts Handling

Preferred

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

Attention To DetailOrganisational SkillsTeam PlayerAutomotiveWarehouse Management

About the role

Original posting from Lookers via Greenhouse

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.

Parts Warehouse Operative

Mercedes-Benz Gatwick

42 Hours per Week

Competitve Basic Salary (£32,500 per annum)

Mercedes-Benz Gatwick is looking for a Parts Warehouse Operative to join our Aftersales team.

This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring vehicle parts and accessories are received, stored and distributed efficiently to support the daily operation of the dealership. Working closely with the Parts and Service teams, you'll help maintain accurate stock levels and ensure technicians have the right parts available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving and checking parts deliveries.

Booking stock onto the system and allocating parts to the correct locations.

Picking and issuing parts for workshop and customer requirements.

Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting regular stock counts.

Ensuring the warehouse remains clean, organised and safe.

Assisting with stock control and inventory management.

Supporting the Parts Department with general warehouse duties.

About You

Previous warehouse or parts experience would be beneficial.

Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

Able to work effectively in a busy environment.

Comfortable using computer systems.

A reliable and positive team player.

Full UK driving licence preferred.

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.

We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.

Source: Lookers careers (Greenhouse)

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