Automotive Parts Assistant | Growth-Focused Repair Team

The Vella Group Repair Centres; Penrith; On-site; GBP 26,752 - 32,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Death-in-service insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Perkbox discounts

MediCash free healthcare

Childcare vouchers

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Vella Group is seeking a Parts Assistant in Penrith to support the Parts Department, manage stock, process deliveries and assist the Production Manager to keep repairs on track.

This full-time role offers a 42.5 hour week and a salary of £29,724.50 plus benefits, with training and a path to career growth across our 18 UK sites.

You will liaise with suppliers, check invoices, allocate job numbers, and help deliver great service to customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the automotive industry is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive team player who can communicate effectively and prioritise workload.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering great service.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and process incoming parts, ensuring accuracy and no damage.
• Verify invoices and upload them to the company database against the correct job.
• Allocate job numbers, organise parts storage, and maintain a well-ordered parts area.
• Manage parts returns and ensure supplier credits are processed promptly.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays or incorrect parts.
• Communicate with the Production Manager to update on parts ETAs.
• Maintain and control dry stock levels.
• Support customer service when required.
• Assist the Vehicle Damage Assessor by taking vehicle images and completing ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Job description

The Vella Group is seeking a Parts Assistant in Penrith to support the Parts Department, manage stock, process deliveries and assist the Production Manager to keep repairs on track.

This full-time role offers a 42.5 hour week and a salary of £29,724.50 plus benefits, with training and a path to career growth across our 18 UK sites.

You will liaise with suppliers, check invoices, allocate job numbers, and help deliver great service to customers.