Parts Advisor

Flame Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in automotive roles is seeking a Parts Advisor in Thatcham. The successful candidate will assist workshop staff with parts needs, maintain stock levels, and provide quotations. Ideal applicants will have prior experience in the UK automotive industry, excellent telephone skills, and knowledge of car parts. Attractive benefits include up to 33 days holiday, discounts on vehicle purchases, and a paid day off on your birthday.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

Discounts on vehicle purchases

Extra paid day off for celebrations

Paid day off on birthday

Cycle to Work scheme

In-house management development

Free special occasion limo

Sick pay

Life Insurance

Access to Perk Box

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a parts advisor in the motor trade.
• Competent in looking up parts on the electronic parts catalogue.

Responsibilities

• Greet workshop staff and assist with their needs for parts and accessories.
• Help workshops identify the correct parts for repairs and provide quotations.
• Take orders from workshops, raise purchase order numbers, and handle invoices.
• Receive, unpack, and store parts.
• Maintain stock levels, perform stock checks, and manage replacement stock.
• Keep accurate records and pursue warranty claims.

Skills

Excellent telephone skills

Good knowledge of car parts

Job description

ROLE:

Parts Advisor

LOCATION:

Thatcham

SALARY:

28k basic, 32k ote + benefits

HOURS:

Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.00. NO SATURDAY ROTA!

Duties of Parts Advisor

• Greet workshop staff and assist with their needs for parts and accessories both in-person and via telephone / email
• Help our Workshops identify the correct parts for repairs, provide quotations and advise on product selection, availability and pricing
• Take orders from our workshops, raise purchase order numbers and handle invoices and receipts
• Receive, unpack and store parts
• Maintain stock levels, perform stock checks and identify when replacement stock is needed
• Keep accurate records, pursue warranty claims and maintain a clean and organised parts department

About you the successful Parts Advisor

• Previous experience as a parts advisor in the motor trade
• Excellent telephone skills
• Good knowledge of car parts and will be competent looking up parts on the electronic parts catalogue

Benefits offered to the Parts Advisor

• Rewarding loyalty with up to 33 days holiday per annum
• Discounts on new and used vehicle purchases (as well as servicing and repairs) for colleagues and their families
• ‘Treat day’ An extra paid day off per year in addition to your holiday allowance to attend family/celebratory events
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Cycle to Work bike purchase scheme through salary exchange
• In-house management development scheme plus manufacturer training
• Special Occasion Limo, which is loaned to colleagues, free of charge, for celebratory events
• Sick pay
• Life Insurance
• Access to Perk Box

Apply only if you have

• Parts background within the UK automotive industry
• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

To apply for this Parts Advisor vacancy, please get in touch with Flame Recruitment.

At Flame Recruitment , we specialise in automotive industry roles, supporting career growth across the motor trade. We have thousands of vacancies throughout the UK — from admin to senior management.