Parts Advisor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff purchase discounts

Manufacturer-trained schemes

Staff events

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd represents a well-established Cardiff car dealership hiring a Vehicle Parts Advisor for their busy Parts Department.

Salary is up to £28,500 per year, with OTE to £33,500 via a performance-based bonus; the role is Monday to Friday with one in three Saturdays.

Benefits include 22 days holiday, pension, staff discounts, manufacturer-trained schemes, and clear long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Recent or current experience within the automotive industry preferred.
• Familiarity with vehicle parts from an automotive aftersales environment.
• Strong IT skills with experience using parts catalogue and dealer management systems (Kerridge/CDK).
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Excellent customer service and sales skills; team and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify and pick vehicle parts for workshop staff.
• Handle parts stock control, audits and inventory management.
• Assist trade and retail customers with parts enquiries and service.
• Work with Parts Manager and team to support department operations.
• Use electronic parts catalogue systems and dealer management software (Kerridge/CDK).
• Maintain stock levels and record-keeping.

Skills

Vehicle parts knowledge

Customer service

IT skills

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Kerridge/CDK

Tools

Kerridge/CDK

Job description

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:

Duties 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-keeping

Requirements 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.