Parts Advisor - Fast-Paced Auto Bodyshop, Career Growth

Edenbridge Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days' annual holiday plus public/bh

Pension contributions

Referral bonus scheme

Career progression

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Busy, supportive working environment

Job summary

Edenbridge Accident Repair Centre Ltd in Edenbridge is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join our busy team. You will manage the complete parts process, sourcing and ordering parts, checking deliveries and distributing to the workshop.

The role requires knowledge of vehicle parts, strong organisational skills and the ability to build solid supplier relationships under pressure. Immediate start available and salary £32,000–£34,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Parts Advisor, preferably in an accident repair centre.
• Knowledge of vehicle parts and repair processes.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills and confidence using parts/manufacturer systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify vehicle parts accurately using manufacturer, supplier and parts identification systems.
• Source and order parts efficiently, ensuring correct specification and quality.
• Receive, check and organise incoming deliveries.
• Ensure parts are correctly allocated to repair jobs.
• Monitor outstanding orders and chase suppliers where necessary.
• Liaise with estimators and technicians to ensure parts are available when required.
• Identify and resolve parts discrepancies, shortages and incorrect deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of parts, orders and returns.
• Manage stock levels and minimise delays to repairs.
• Process and coordinate parts returns and credits.
• Maintain a clean, organised parts area.
• Work with the wider bodyshop team to keep vehicles repaired and delivered on time.

Skills

Parts knowledge

Organised

Commercial awareness

IT systems

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Supplier relations

Tools

Parts systems

Job description

Edenbridge Accident Repair Centre Ltd in Edenbridge is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join our busy team. You will manage the complete parts process, sourcing and ordering parts, checking deliveries and distributing to the workshop.

The role requires knowledge of vehicle parts, strong organisational skills and the ability to build solid supplier relationships under pressure. Immediate start available and salary £32,000–£34,000 depending on experience.