Parts Advisor

Group 1 Automotive; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retail group in Ipswich is seeking a Parts Advisor who excels in customer service and communication. This role involves guiding customers on parts availability, managing inventory, and maintaining excellent records. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong time management skills and proficiency with IT systems. Opportunities for career growth and industry-leading benefits are provided to ensure a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Dedicated health support

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Methodical and logical approach during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to customers on parts availability.
• Log and allocate parts from suppliers accurately.
• Deliver customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate customer records.
• Communicate promotions and product information to customers.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong time management skills

Proficient in IT systems

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Parts Advisor –BMW Ipswich

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

Working in our parts department as a Parts Advisor you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to deal with customers face to face or over the phone, providing an outstanding customer service to all customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible workingoptions – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Provide guidance to customers on the availability of parts, ensuring timely and accurate information
• Receive, log, and accurately allocate parts and consumables from suppliers
• Deliver outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers
• Offer knowledgeable recommendations on suitable parts to meet customer requirements
• Maintain accurate customer records on our systems
• Effectively communicate relevant promotions, offers, and product information to customers
• Ensure full familiarity with all procedures and processes within the parts department
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the manufacturer and suppliers

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here− if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of maintaining a methodical and logical approach, particularly during busy periods
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Proficient in IT, with experience of using web-based systems, email, and Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us

just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.