Parts Advisor

ACTIVATE GROUP LIMITED; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 22,293 - 30,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bankhols)

Personal health cash plan

Enhanced maternity / paternity / adopt

Life assurance: three times basic

Free breakfasts

Birthday surprise

Job summary

ACTIVATE GROUP LIMITED is seeking a Parts Advisor to join our Huntingdon office. Based at Unit 1A, Spitfire Close, the role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and office-based within commutable distance of the office. The position is a fixed-term contract from 01 September 2026 to 01 October 2027.

The Parts Advisor will manage the timely ordering and delivery of automotive parts, liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure best value and service.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deal professionally with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills in all areas; experience using multiple computer systems and Microsoft Office software.
• Capability to complete multiple tasks and handle competing priorities.
• Resilient when under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process orders from customers via supply network.
• Ensure orders provide the best value, availability and delivery timelines for our customers.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Continually build product knowledge to communicate effectively with suppliers.
• Use systems to monitor and update orders and keep customers informed.
• Communicate via email and phone daily.
• Upload invoices to the system accurately and timely.
• Process and prepare invoices upon delivery.
• Liaise with the finance department to ensure correct charges and timely supplier payments.
• Provide additional customer support and participate in ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer and supplier communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Order management systems

CRM systems

Job description

Job title: Parts Advisor

Department: Activate Parts

Location: Huntingdon - Unit 1A, Spitfire Close, Huntingdon, PE29 6XY - This position is office based, you will need to live within commutable distance of the office.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £26,227.50 per year

Fixed Term: Start date 01 September 2026 to end date 01 October 2027

We’re looking for a Parts Advisor to be part of our success story.

About the role

Responsible for the timely and accurate ordering and delivery of automotive parts to our customers. Communicating with both customers and suppliers ensuring the best value and service is always provided.

Key responsibilities

• Process orders from customers via supply network.
• Ensuring all orders provide the best value, availability and delivery timelines for our customers.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Continually build product knowledge in order to have positive communication with suppliers.
• Use systems effectively to monitor and update orders and keep customers informed.
• Communicating via email and phone on a daily basis.
• Accurate and timely upload of invoices to the system.
• Process and prepare invoices upon completion of delivery.
• Liaise with finance department and others to ensure customers are charged correctly and suppliers pay on time.
• Provide additional customer support and participate in ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills and experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to deal professionally with customers and suppliers
• Excellent communication skills in all areasExperience of using multiple computer systems and Microsoft office software
• Capability to complete multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Resilient when under pressure

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of things like dentist and optical check ups
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption / shared parental pay
• Life assurance: three times basic salary
• Free breakfasts and fruit
• Birthday surprise for everybody!