Parts Advisor

autoskills-uk; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Exeter is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Parts Advisor to join our busy parts team. This full-time role focuses on sourcing, identifying and supplying the right parts quickly for workshop Technicians and customers, with strict stock control and accurate administration.

The ideal candidate has previous Parts Advisor experience in the commercial vehicle or automotive sector, solid knowledge of parts and components, and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous Parts Advisor experience - essential.
• Experience within the commercial vehicle, HGV or automotive industry.
• Good knowledge of vehicle parts and components.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and supplying parts for commercial vehicles
• Identifying the correct parts using electronic catalogues and systems
• Ordering parts from manufacturers and suppliers
• Serving workshop technicians and retail customers
• Checking availability, pricing and delivery times
• Receiving and booking parts into stock
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• Processing parts orders, invoices and administration
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
• Identifying and ordering additional parts as required
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Keeping up to date with commercial vehicle parts knowledge

Skills

Parts Advisor experience

CV/HGV/automotive industry

Vehicle parts knowledge

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Parts Advisor / Parts Advisor

Location: Exeter

Salary: £32,598 rising to £33,575 after successful probation

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 7:00am-6:00pm + 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:00am-1:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Looking for your next opportunity within commercial vehicle parts? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Parts Advisor to join a busy commercial vehicle operation, where your industry knowledge, organisation and ability to provide the right parts quickly and accurately will be highly valued.

With a starting salary of £32,598, rising to £33,575 following successful probation, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Parts Advisor looking for a stable, long-term position within a professional commercial vehicle environment.

What's in it for You?

• Salary rising to £33,575 after successful probation
• 40-hour working week
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Saturdays mornings only, 1 in 3 on a rota
• Long-term career opportunity
• Professional and supportive working environment

The Role

As a Commercial Vehicle Parts Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the workshop and customers receive the correct parts efficiently and accurately, while maintaining excellent stock control and administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and supplying parts for commercial vehicles
• Identifying the correct parts using electronic parts catalogues and systems
• Ordering parts from manufacturers and suppliers
• Serving workshop Technicians and retail customers
• Checking availability, pricing and delivery times
• Receiving and booking parts into stock
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• Processing parts orders, invoices and associated administration
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time
• Identifying and ordering additional parts where required
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Keeping up to date with commercial vehicle parts and product knowledge

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Parts Advisor experience - essential
• Experience within the commercial vehicle, HGV or automotive industry
• Good knowledge of vehicle parts and components