Parts Advisor

Perfect Placement; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£32,000-£35,000 basic salary

Monthly performance-related bonus

OTE up to £39,000

Weekday hours 8:00-17:30

No Saturday working

20 days' annual leave plus bank and BH

Supportive team environment

Development within accident repair

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Burgess Hill is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join our busy accident repair centre. You will oversee parts operations across the site, order parts, and build strong supplier relationships to support efficient repairs.

The role offers a competitive salary (£32,000-£35,000) with a monthly bonus scheme (OTE up to £39,000), Monday to Friday hours (8:00-17:30) with no Saturday shifts, and 20 days plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor or in a similar automotive parts role
• Experience within a bodyshop, accident repair centre, dealership or automotive parts supplier
• Strong knowledge of ordering, checking and receipting vehicle parts
• Excellent supplier relationship and communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and meet repair deadlines
• Confidence using computerised systems; BMS experience is advantageous
• A proactive, dependable and professional approach
• Dealership parts professionals seeking to move into accident repair are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Oversee parts operations at the Burgess Hill site
• Order vehicle parts from manufacturers, dealers and trusted trade suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Pre-order parts to support efficient repair progress
• Check delivered parts for accuracy, quality and suitability
• Receive parts and place them into the correct stock locations
• Process and receipt supplier invoices
• Ensure all required parts are available on time for the repair team
• Work closely with departmental managers and colleagues
• Use BMS and other internal systems to maintain accurate records
• Support an efficient and well‑organised parts department

Skills

Parts knowledge

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

BMS

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Parts Advisor to join our busy accident repair centre in Burgess Hill. This Parts Advisor role offers the opportunity to develop within a professional bodyshop environment, supported by an experienced management team. The successful Parts Advisor will take responsibility for the smooth running of parts operations across the site.

Benefits

• £32,000-£35,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Monthly performance-related bonus scheme, with OTE of up to £39,000 and additional earning potential
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8.00am-5.30pm
• No Saturday working
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop within the accident repair sector

Duties

• As our Parts Advisor, oversee parts operations at the Burgess Hill site
• Order vehicle parts from manufacturers, dealers and trusted trade suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Pre-order parts to support efficient repair progress
• Check delivered parts for accuracy, quality and suitability
• Receive parts and place them into the correct stock locations
• Process and receipt supplier invoices
• Ensure all required parts are available on time for the repair team
• Work closely with departmental managers and colleagues
• Use BMS and other internal systems to maintain accurate records
• Support an efficient and well‑organised parts department

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator or in a similar automotive parts role
• Experience within a bodyshop, accident repair centre, dealership or automotive parts supplier
• Strong knowledge of ordering, checking and receipting vehicle parts
• Excellent supplier relationship and communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and meet repair deadlines
• Confidence using computerised systems; BMS experience is advantageous
• A proactive, dependable and professional approach
• Dealership parts professionals seeking to move into accident repair are encouraged to applyThis Parts Advisor opportunity provides an excellent platform for an experienced automotive professional to progress within a well‑established accident repair operation.