Parts Advisor

Perfect Placement; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE bonus

Mon-Fri hours 7am-5pm

Saturday morning shift

Job summary

Perfect Placement is currently seeking a highly skilled Parts Advisor to join a busy Thurrock team. The role focuses on counter service, stock management and delivering exceptional customer care for trade and retail customers.

With a competitive base salary and an OTE, the position offers steady hours Mon-Fri with occasional Saturday mornings, plus career development opportunities within a reputable automotive parts dealership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor in a commercial or automotive parts environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of automotive or commercial vehicle parts.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers at the back counter with both commercial and car parts enquiries.
• Managing parts stock levels and processing orders efficiently.
• Providing excellent customer service and technical advice to trade and retail customers.
• Maintaining accurate records of parts sales and stock movements.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure parts availability and timely delivery.
• Assisting in stock control and returns processes to optimise department efficiency.

Skills

Parts knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Parts Advisor to join our client's busy team in Thurrock. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career within a reputable automotive parts dealership that values professionalism and expertise.

Parts Advisor roles are vital for ensuring the efficient operation of the parts department, providing outstanding customer service, and maintaining high standards of stock management. Our client is committed to fostering a supportive working environment where skilled parts professionals can thrive and develop their careers.

Benefits for the successful Parts Advisor:

• Competitive basic salary of £33,000 per annum
• On-target earnings approximately £34,000 with overtime
• Bonus scheme based on individual and team targets
• Monday to Friday working hours from 7am to 5pm, with a one-hour daily break
• Payment for one Saturday morning shift every two weeks
• Stable employment with consistent working hours
• Additional holiday entitlement including bank holidays
• Supportive team environment and career development opportunities

Duties of the Parts Advisor:

• Assisting customers at the back counter with both commercial and car parts enquiries
• Managing parts stock levels and processing orders efficiently
• Providing excellent customer service and technical advice to trade and retail customers
• Maintaining accurate records of parts sales and stock movements
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure parts availability and timely delivery
• Assisting in stock control and returns processes to optimise department efficiency

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Parts Advisor in a commercial or automotive parts environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of automotive or commercial vehicle parts
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused attitude
• Strong communication skills and a team player mentality