Automotive Parts Assistant — Keep Repairs Moving

The Vella Group Repair Centres; Leominster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Training

Pension scheme

Death-in-service insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Perkbox discounts

MediCash healthcare

Childcare vouchers

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Vella Group is a leading accident repair specialist, with 18 sites across the UK, seeking a Parts Assistant at Leominster. You will manage stock, process deliveries, and support repairs to keep customers satisfied. The role offers a 42.5 hour week with a starting salary of £29,724.50 plus benefits.

Join a growing company that values quality, service, and career development, and contributes to ongoing innovation across our sites.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive industry desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• 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 that items are free from 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 issues such as delays or incorrect parts.
• Communicate with the Production Manager to update on parts ETAs and highlight any issues.
• Maintain and control dry stock levels.
• Support customer service when required.
• Assist the Vehicle Damage Assessor by taking vehicle images and completing other ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Stock management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

The Vella Group is a leading accident repair specialist, with 18 sites across the UK, seeking a Parts Assistant at Leominster. You will manage stock, process deliveries, and support repairs to keep customers satisfied. The role offers a 42.5 hour week with a starting salary of £29,724.50 plus benefits.

Join a growing company that values quality, service, and career development, and contributes to ongoing innovation across our sites.