Parts Advisor

Our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership in Gloucester, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Parts Advisor to join their busy Parts Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in automotive parts to develop their career within a dynamic and friendly team environment. The successful Vehicle Parts Advisor will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient supply of parts to service workshops and customers, supporting the dealership's commitment to excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary up to 28,089 per annum, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme of up to 2,000 annually
• Fully funded training and development programmes
• Overtime paid at standard rates
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to staff discounts, health care provisions, and additional employee benefits
• Genuine career progression within a large dealer group with multiple sites across the region
• Working hours: 8:00am-5:30pm Monday to Friday, with one early finish during the week; Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm on a rota, paid as overtime

Duties of the Parts Advisor:

• Accurately identify, pick, and supply vehicle parts to workshop staff to facilitate vehicle repairs
• Manage parts stock control and carry out regular stock audits as a Parts Advisor
• Provide excellent customer service to trade and retail customers regarding parts inquiries
• Handle parts orders efficiently to ensure workshop productivity
• Maintain accurate records of parts transactions and stock levels
• Assist with administrative duties related to parts department operations
• Support the Aftersales team to meet departmental targets and customer satisfaction standards

Requirements:

• Recent or current experience as a Vehicle Parts Advisor, preferably within a franchise-approved automotive dealership
• Alternatively, experience within a motor factor or similar automotive parts environment
• IT literate, with experience using electronic parts catalogues; Pinewood Pinnacle dealer management system experience is advantageous but not essential
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly, professional manner
• Good organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Gloucester and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Parts Advisor opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.