Parts Advisor

Allied Vehicles Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist vehicle manufacturer in Glasgow is seeking a Parts Advisor to join the Bodyshop department. The ideal candidate will source and process parts accurately, ensuring all parts are checked and documented properly. You will need an SVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in a vehicle parts department. This role offers competitive pay of £13.90 per hour plus bonuses and a range of excellent benefits including generous annual leave and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Access to group life scheme

Annual salary reviews

24/7 Health Support

Industry-leading perks and discounts

Convenient on-site facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Frequent learning opportunities

After-sales discounts

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• An SVQ Level 3 Parts qualification or equivalent is required.
• Excellent computer literacy skills are essential.
• Experience working in a vehicle parts department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source parts and process orders accurately.
• Check parts for damage and match to delivery notes.
• Organize documentation for return of parts.
• Monitor and follow up on back-order parts.
• Use manufacturer systems to identify parts and pricing.
• Receipt parts into management system.
• Complete returns for parts to suppliers.
• Assist in stock checking duties.

Skills

Excellent computer literacy skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Experience in a vehicle parts department

Education

SVQ Level 3 City & Guilds Parts Person qualification

Job description

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a Parts Advisor to join our Bodyshop department.

You will ensure that the Parts department provides an effective service to the Bodyshop productive staff.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and the salary is £13.90 per hour + bonus.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

• Use skill set and technical qualifications to correctly deal with sourcing parts and process orders.
• Ensure that all parts are checked for damage correctly and match the goods delivery note or invoice.
• Organise the documentation and collection of return parts e.g. damaged, wrong, surplus, and warranty.
• Monitor and follow up back-order parts and advising the General Manager of any problems.
• Use the manufacturer systems to correctly identify parts and prices, estimates, technical specifications, and any other technical data that may be required.
• Receipt parts onto management system.
• Complete returns notes for parts to be returned to suppliers.
• Assist the parts supervisor in stock checking duties.

To be effective in this role, you will have:

• An SVQ Level 3 City & Guilds Parts Person qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of working in a vehicle parts department.

Knowledge of the Automotive Body Repair industry or experience of working in a body repair environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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