Quality Control Warehouse Operative

We're looking for a reliable and motivated Quality Control Warehouse Operative with a passion for the automotive industry to join our Core Warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of vehicle parts, hold a valid Forklift Counterbalance license and bring a meticulous approach to inspecting, quality controlling, preparing and processing automotive components.

This role requires someone with strong attention to detail, manual handling experience and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and workplace safety. 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Quality control of car parts to ensure that they are in sound order with no damage
  • Preparation of parts ready to be checked
  • Process all items correctly and escalate problems to the Strategy Manager
  • Ensure all parts are tagged correctly and marked appropriately
  • Ensure that all tagged parts go into the designated areas
  • Support colleagues’ current operational functions as required
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the Core Warehouse and surrounding area
  • Process damaged parts as required
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed, checked, and passed to relevant departments in a timely manner for action
  • Complete timely and accurate picking and replenishment of all stock lines as required
  • Adhere to all statutory and company Health & Safety requirements, effectively communicating any concerns as appropriate and ensuring safe systems of work are always observed
  • Compliance with manual handling guidelines and VDU Safety Procedures

What We're Looking For

  • Good basic knowledge of vehicle parts and a hands on interest in cars
  • Forklift Counterbalance License essential
  • Previous quality control or warehouse experience is highly desireable 
  • Manual Handling experience
  • Able to work with a high level of care and accuracy
  • Must be health and safety conscious
  • The successful candidate will be reliable and have a strong work ethic

Why Join Us?

  • Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one!
  • Health & wellbeing perks (after probation):
    • Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
    • Critical Illness Cover
    • Death in Service Benefit
    • Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
  • 28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years’ service
  • Increased pension contribution after 5 years

At Charles Trent, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer long term careers with purpose, opportunity, and real impact. If you’re ready to bring experience, structure, precision and a proactive attitude to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

Quality Control Warehouse Operative

Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom

BH12 4ND

£28,089.10 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Closing date: 02/03/2026
Job reference: IACoProCore020226