Parts Advisor - Birtley

Ford & Slater Spalding; Birtley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

DAF academy Parts Advisor training

22 days paid holiday rising to 25 days with service

DAF incentive programme

Employee of the month competition

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer in the United Kingdom seeks a Parts Advisor for their Birtley location. This role requires a customer-focused individual with experience in parts sales or a passion for trucks. Responsibilities include providing a professional parts sales service, promoting the parts business, and working Monday to Friday, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. The position offers various perks such as competitive pay, overtime, training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts sales or related roles within commercial vehicles or motor trade.
• Passion for trucks and good knowledge of truck/car parts.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional parts sales service to customers in-person and over the phone.
• Promote growth of the parts business.
• Utilize parts identification tools for effective customer service.
• Work Monday to Friday and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.

Skills

Previous experience as a Parts Advisor or in a similar role

Customer focused

Sales driven

Excellent communication skills

PC Literate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Due to an internal promotion, we currently have an exciting position as a Parts Advisor in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Birtley.

We can offer you

• A competitive hourly rate (depending on your Parts Advisor experience)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• DAF academy Parts Advisor training
• 22 days paid holiday (plus statutory) rising to 25 days (plus statutory) with service
• DAF incentive programme
• Employee of the month competition
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension
• Free onsite parking

Who are we looking for as a Parts Advisor

• You will have previous experience working as a Parts Advisor or similar role, within the commercial vehicle, motor trade or an associated sector.
• Or have a passion for trucks and know your truck / car parts.
• A customer focused, sales driven individual, with excellent communication skills.
• PC Literate.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Parts Advisor role / responsibilities include (but not limited to)

You will provide a professional parts sales service to internal and external customers face to face, over the trade counter and telephone. Promote and encourage growth of the parts business. Utilise all parts identification tools to ensure effective and efficient customer response.

Working: Monday to Friday & 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (Saturday paid as overtime).

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP