Parts Advisor

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Parts Controller in Glasgow. Manage the internal parts department, ensuring technician productivity and supplier relationships. Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of exclusive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

24 Days Holiday

Health Cash Plan

Pension and Share Schemes

Discounts and Cashback Deals

Flexible Pay Options

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts, preferably in dealership or workshop.
• Responsible for workshop budget management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Manager in managing internal parts department.
• Maintain accurate stock levels for technician productivity.
• Liaise with external suppliers and manage relationships.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Focus

IT Literacy

Job description

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Parts Advisor

Reference: MAY20257602

Expiry date: 08:35, Fri, 30th May 2025

Location: Glasgow

Benefits: A superb range of Exclusive, Colleague only Benefits and Discounts.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists as a Parts Controller in our busy site in Glasgow.

About us:

Our Glasgow branch is a large, high-profile site which delivers maintenance, servicing and warranty work for a fleet of approximately 2,500 vehicles, and features one of the busiest workshops in the country. As the lead branch in Scotland, it also supports around 2,000 additional vehicles from branches in Broxburn, Stirling, and Aberdeen.

Discover our flagship branch at Northgate Vehicle Hire, situated next to the M8 motorway and a major shopping centre. It is a state-of-the-art facility with 9 ramps, designed for efficiency. This location also hosts Auxillis, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management services.

About the role:

You will support the Workshop Manager in managing the internal parts department, maintaining accurate stock levels to ensure technician productivity. You will liaise with external suppliers and manage those relationships.

About you:

• You come from a fast-paced, customer-focused background, preferably in automotive parts, such as dealership, accident repair, or workshop.
• You have experience with budgeting and cost control, as you will be responsible for the workshop budget.
• You are a competent administrator with excellent organisational skills, accurate data input, and IT literacy.
• You are proactive and team-oriented, eager to contribute to the Northgate team with a hands-on approach.

As a Parts Controller with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer:

• A competitive basic salary
• A quarterly bonus scheme
• Starting with 24 days of holiday, increasing to 26 with service, plus options to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Well-being services including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, health cash plan, dental, and travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and share schemes
• Access to our Benefits App with discounts and cashback deals at major retailers
• Wagestream app for financial control, including flexible pay and savings options

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rentals, partnering with major organisations across the UK. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic industry with growth opportunities.

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