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.
Benefits:
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 businessDuties 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-keepingRequirements 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 requiredThis 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.
Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic Parts Advisor opportunity.
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