Parts Advisor - Leicester

Ford & Slater Peterborough; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; 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 plus statutory

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 dealership in Norwich is seeking a Parts Advisor to deliver an exceptional parts sales service. This role requires previous parts advisor experience or a passion for trucks, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused attitude. The successful candidate will promote parts business growth and utilize effective sales strategies. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and various benefits, including training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Parts Advisor or similar role.
• Passion for trucks and knowledge of truck/car parts.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional parts sales service to customers.
• Promote growth of the parts business.
• Utilize parts identification tools for efficient customer response.

Skills

Customer focused

Sales driven

Excellent communication skills

PC Literate

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Parts identification tools

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. We currently have an exciting position as a Parts Advisor in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Leicester.

As a Parts Advisor, 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.
• Understand the need to be flexible. We operate to accommodate our customers’ needs and some may fall outside of contracted hours.
• Ability to build customer relations and communicate in a professional, helpful and friendly manner.
• 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, online, telephone and various other platforms. Promote and encourage growth of the parts business. Utilise all parts identification tools to ensure effective and efficient customer response.

Core working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5:30pm.

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.

Apply today to start your Parts Advisor journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.