Pay & Benefits
- Salary: £31,000 basic per annum + performance bonus (£36,000 OTE)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, standard workshop hours (plus 1 in 3 Saturdays)
- Perks: 28-33 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays), company pension scheme, generous employee discounts on servicing, parts, and vehicles, life assurance, free secure on-site parking
- Training & Development: Manufacturer-certified parts training and ongoing career progression pathways
- Workload: Managing trade and retail counter enquiries, parts cataloguing, stock control, order picking, and liaising directly with workshop technicians
About Us
We are an award-winning, premier main dealer group operating in the Maidstone area. Known for our modern facilities, supportive environment, and long-standing reputation across Kent, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier customer service while maintaining a positive, zero-corporate-pressure atmosphere for our team.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Parts Advisor / Automotive Specialist to join our busy Maidstone workshop team. In this role, you will act as the key link between our service department, technicians, and customers—ensuring the right components are ordered, catalogued, and supplied efficiently.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Parts Advisor, Parts Specialist, or Automotive Counter Sales Representative within a dealership or motor factor.
- Strong familiarity with electronic parts catalogues (EPC) and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills for telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
- Full UK driving licence & eligibility to work in the UK.
Location & Commute
- Base: Maidstone Area
- Road Links: Strategically situated with direct access to the A20, A229, and M20, providing fast and easy commutes across Mid Kent.
- Public Transport: Excellent connections via Maidstone East and Maidstone West mainline train stations alongside regular regional bus routes.
- Commutable From: Maidstone, Chatham, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells.
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