Warehouse Operative Battery Recharge

Responsible for the safe efficient and consistent charging maintenance and handling of car batteries and MHE (Material Handling Equipment) batteries within the NDC. The role ensures operational continuity by maintaining battery readiness supporting warehouse activities and complying with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Battery Charging & Maintenance

• Safely charge discharge and maintain car and MHE batteries in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and internal processes.
• Monitor battery condition water levels performance and overall health ensuring batteries meet operational requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify faults damage or performance issues and escalate where necessary.
• Ensure correct storage rotation and usage of batteries to maximise lifespan and efficiency.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines related to battery handling charging equipment PPE and chemical safety.
• Follow environmental disposal procedures for battery waste and related hazardous materials.
• Report hazards near misses or incidents promptly and support continuous improvement of safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the battery charging area.

Equipment Operation

• Operate counterbalance forklifts as required (training provided if not already certified).
• Support warehouse operations where needed ensuring flexibility across the team.

Record Keeping & Reporting

• Log charging cycles maintenance activity and battery usage using internal systems.
• Report performance issues or asset concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Support audits stock checks and compliance reviews related to battery operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a warehouse logistics engineering or technical maintenance environment (desired but not essential).
• Knowledge of battery technology MHE equipment or electrical safety (advantageous).
• Ability to follow technical processes and safety procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Training & Certification

• Counterbalance forklift licence (or willingness to undertake inhouse training).
• Full training on battery charging maintenance and handling procedures will be provided.
• Additional MHE or safety training may be required based on operational needs.

Working Conditions

• Based within the NDC battery charging area and wider warehouse environment.
• Manual handling and routine exposure to batteries electrical equipment and cleaning/maintenance chemicals (with full PPE provided).

GSF Car Parts is one of the UKs 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 207 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 Groups national garage programme Servicesure