At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Trade Parts Advisor and ensure smooth operations in our parts department.
- Company: Top automotive retailer in the UK with a focus on people and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, health support, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and make a real impact in customer service.
- Qualifications: Experience in parts advising and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
About us We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Location: Chester Parts & Bodyshop Deeside
Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: £28,500, plus bonus!
Hours: 42.5 hours (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturdays 8am to 12pm on a rota basis)
Are you a Trade Parts Advisor in search of a new challenge? You have arrived at the right place, we are on the hunt for an experienced and enthusiastic Trade Parts Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and professional team and be integral to the smooth running of our parts department. Working alongside a friendly and hard‑working team of parts advisors, you will be able to build relationships and manage our customer’s expectations. As a Trade Parts Advisor, you will ensure that all customers at retail and workshop areas are dealt with quickly and efficiently and that all orders are processed on the same day. You will be required to complete all administrative functions in an accurate and timely manner and log any discrepancies of stock with the Parts Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Parts Manager with daily duties
- Completing vehicle health checks for workshop
- Ensuring all items are correctly located and stock controlled
- Receiving orders & ensuring returns are up to date
- Answering calls from customers
- Providing excellent customer care
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar parts advisor role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Practical knowledge of computer systems and parts inventory software
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team
Core Benefits
- Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
- Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
- Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
- Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
- Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
- Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
- Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
- Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
- MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
- Free will writing services to help plan for the future
- Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
- Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
- Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
- Access to home and technology vouchers
- Byond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
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