Parts Assistant/Driver

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; South Marston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Company uniform provided

Generous holiday entitlement: 20 days+

Bank holidays

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Swindon is seeking a Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver to join a franchise-approved commercial dealership. This role blends parts management with delivery duties in a family-run business with over three decades of operation.

You will deliver parts, manage stock and use DMS/e-catalogs, with shifts Monday to Friday and occasional Saturday mornings. A UK driving licence, customer focus and IT literacy are essential, and the client offers a workplace pension, uniform and

Qualifications

• Recent experience in automotive parts or motor factors is required.
• IT-literate with dealer management systems and electronic parts catalogues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts to customers and workshop teams.
• Locate, order, and manage parts and consumables.
• Receive, record, and allocate stock from suppliers.
• Use DMS and parts catalogues to record transactions and control stock.
• Coordinate returns to suppliers and assist stock checks.

Skills

IT literacy

UK driving licence

Customer service

Sales skills

Job description

We are seeking a Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver on behalf of our client, a reputable franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealership in Swindon. This is an excellentVehicle Parts Assistant/Driver opportunity for a skilled professional looking to join a well-established, family-run business with over three decades of operation. The Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver will play a vital role within the team, combining parts management with delivery responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits of this Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver role:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Workplace pension scheme
• Company uniform provided
• Generous holiday entitlement: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Access to manufacturer-approved and in-house training programmes
• Long-term career prospects within a family-run business employing over 100 staff since 1990

Duties as a Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver:

• Delivering exceptional customer service by understanding and fulfilling vehicle parts requirements
• Locating, ordering, and managing parts and consumables efficiently
• Receiving, recording, and allocating stock from suppliers
• Making delivery runs to customers and collecting parts as necessary
• Using dealer management system (DMS) and electronic parts catalogues to record transactions and control stock levels
• Supporting stock checks and reporting damaged, missing, or misplaced items
• Coordinating the return of parts to suppliers
• Communicating promotions and offers to workshop control and customers

Requirements:

• Recent or current experience in an automotive parts role, ideally within a franchise-approved dealership or motor factor environment
• Experience with commercial vehicle parts is advantageous but not essential
• IT-literate, proficient in dealer management systems and electronic parts catalogues
• UK driving licence with minimal points, capable of undertaking delivery duties
• Strong customer service and sales skills with a friendly, professional manner

Our client offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for personal development, a competitive pay rate based on your skills, and a benefits package designed to reward your dedication. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with either 7:00am-5:00pm or 8:00am-6:00pm shifts, including 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm.