Parts Advisor

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Kettering is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor for a standalone role at a main dealer. The successful candidate will own the parts department, manage stock, and deliver exceptional customer service within a friendly, family-run dealership.

The role offers autonomy, opportunities for training, and a supportive team atmosphere, with a base salary of £28,000 plus bonus and overtime, aiming for an OTE around £32,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor within the motor trade sector.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and their applications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Well-developed organisational and IT skills.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to work independently.
• Ability to manage stock efficiently and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing retail and trade parts enquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Supplying parts accurately and promptly to the workshop team.
• Ordering, receiving, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Processing invoices, warranties, and return procedures with accuracy.
• Identifying sales opportunities through excellent customer service.
• Building strong relationships with customers and colleagues to enhance department performance.

Skills

Automotive parts knowledge

Customer service

Stock management

Organisation

IT skills

Independent working

Job description

Parts Advisor Vacancy in Kettering Main Dealer

Our client, a well-established family-run main dealership with over 20 years of success in the motor trade, is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join their dedicated aftersales team in Kettering. This is a standalone Parts Advisor role, offering genuine autonomy to take ownership of the parts department and contribute meaningfully to the dealership’s continued success.

Key responsibilities of the Parts Advisor:

• Managing retail and trade parts enquiries with professionalism and efficiency
• Supplying parts accurately and promptly to the workshop team
• Ordering, receiving, and maintaining optimal stock levels
• Processing invoices, warranties, and return procedures with accuracy
• Identifying sales opportunities through excellent customer service
• Building strong relationships with customers and colleagues to enhance department performance

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor within the motor trade sector
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and their applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Well-developed organisational and IT skills
• Self‑motivated with the confidence to work independently
• Ability to manage stock efficiently and handle multiple priorities effectively
• Basic salary of £28,000 with bonus and overtime opportunities, with OTE reaching approximately £32,000
• Standalone role allowing ownership of the parts department
• Supportive, family-run dealership environment that values initiative
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly and collaborative team atmosphere
• Genuine chance to make a significant impact within the business

If you are an experienced Parts Advisor eager to take ownership of a key department within a reputable main dealer, we would be keen to hear from you.