Automotive Parts Advisor

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Horley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established aviation service provider is seeking an Automotive Parts Advisor in West Sussex to ensure parts availability for workshops and technicians. This role demands proactive organization and customer interaction, ideal for candidates with 2-3 years in a similar position. Responsibilities include managing deliveries, stock control, and supporting technicians with accurate parts service. The position offers benefits including a competitive salary, pension contribution, and private medical coverage.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

3× salary life assurance

Private medical coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Parts Technician/Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle components.
• Experience in a busy parts department.
• Confident communicator with technicians and suppliers.
• Strong IT skills, especially in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians with prompt parts service.
• Receive and check deliveries, manage goods.
• Assist with stock counts and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Parts Technician experience

Knowledge of automotive parts

Communication skills

IT skills (SAP)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE A–C in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Motor Parts Advisor / Stores Person / Parts Technician

Location: West Sussex

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Opportunity

Automotive Parts Advisor / Stores Person : The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Automotive Parts Technician / Parts Advisor with a strong background in a busy parts or stores environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, rapidly expanding operation supporting ground handling, repair, and maintenance services at the airport.

You’ll be at the heart of the Supply Chain team, ensuring technicians, workshop teams, and operations departments receive everything they need accurately, safely, and on time. This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and ideal for someone proactive, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Occasional travel to support other UK sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Materials Issue: Support technicians with prompt parts service. Handle calls and issue materials accurately with correct documentation. Order urgent parts, pick / pack stock, update SAP, and deliver items as needed. Provide updates on pending parts and produce daily critical-parts reports.
• Goods Inward: Receive / check deliveries, unload vehicles, and manage goods-in areas. Report damaged / missing items, label and store stock correctly. Operate forklift (if licensed) and collect supplier items when required.
• Stock Control: Assist stock counts and reconciliation. Maintain accurate labels, bin locations, and PPE traceability. Ensure correct and safe storage of all items.
• Outcomes / KPIs: Efficient workshop support and organised stores environment. Accurate COSHH records and prompt reporting of issues. Compliance with purchasing, stock, and safety procedures. Strong SAP and inventory management knowledge.
• Health & Safety: Follow safety rules and use PPE correctly. Report incidents / near misses and support investigations. Contribute to continuous safety improvements.
• ISO Compliance: Work to Quality, Environmental & H&S policies (ISO9001 / 14001, OHSAS18001). Support waste segregation and IMS reporting.
• Role Scope & Relationships: Involvement with supply chain operations, fleet / plant equipment, commercial vehicles, and supplier coordination. Key links with management, procurement, suppliers, supervisors, and technicians.

Skills, Experience & Behaviours

Essential

• 2–3 years’ experience in a Parts Technician / Parts Advisor / Stores Person role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle components or industrial / automotive parts.
• Experience in a busy parts department (vehicle, HGV / LGV, plant, machinery, GSE, dealership, or similar).
• Confident, friendly communicator—comfortable dealing with technicians, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong IT skills with ability to learn multiple systems (SAP experience advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a time-critical environment.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Desirable

• Basic mechanical or engineering knowledge.
• GCSE A–C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience in estimating, purchasing systems, or fleet support.
• Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS18001 working environments.

Behavioural Qualities

• Positive, proactive, and practical mindset.
• Strong team player with a flexible attitude.
• Resourceful, organised, and self-motivated.
• Excellent reliability, timekeeping, and record-keeping.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Work safely and responsibly, following all company procedures.
• Correct use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Report all accidents, near misses, or safety concerns.
• Support investigations into safety incidents.
• Follow Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure correct waste segregation and compliance with ISO standards.

What You Will Receive

• Competitive salary
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 3× salary life assurance
• Private medical coverage
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, safety-focused working environment