Are you an experienced automotive professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity?
Our client, a well-established, family-run car dealership in Cardiff, is recruiting for a Vehicle Parts Advisor to join their busy Parts Department.
This is an excellent chance to develop your career within a reputable multi-franchise dealer group with over 60 years of history.
The Vehicle Parts Advisor role offers a competitive salary of up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience, with on-target earnings reaching £33,500 through a performance-based bonus scheme.
The position involves working Monday to Friday with shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, along with a rotation of one in three Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:00pm.
Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement, full manufacturer training, staff purchase schemes, overtime opportunities, and genuine career progression prospects.
- Salary up to £28,500, with OTE of £33,500 via bonus scheme - 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Pension scheme and staff purchase discounts
- Discounted parts, servicing, and labour benefits
- Manufacturer-approved training programmes
- Expenses paid for staff events, including summer and Christmas parties
- Long-term career development within a reputable business
Duties of a Parts Advisor:
- Accurately identify and pick vehicle parts for workshop staff to ensure efficient repairs
- Handle parts stock control, including audits and inventory management
- Assist trade and retail customers with parts enquiries, providing excellent customer service
- Work closely with the Parts Manager and team members to support department operations
- Use electronic parts catalogue systems and dealer management software (Kerridge/CDK)
- Maintain stock levels and ensure accurate record-keeping
Requirements of a Parts Advisor:
- Recent or current experience within the automotive industry preferred
- Familiarity with vehicle parts, ideally from a similar automotive aftersales environment
- Strong IT skills, with experience using parts catalogue and dealer management systems
- Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
- Excellent customer service and sales skills with a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently as required
This Vehicle Parts Advisor position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the automotive parts industry and enjoy a stable, long-term role.
Our client offers a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and excellent growth opportunities as part of their well-established dealership network.
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Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team