Parts Assistant/Driver

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training programmes

20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd seeks a Vehicle Parts Assistant/Driver for a franchise-approved dealership in Swindon. The role combines parts management with delivery duties in a family-run business with over 30 years in operation.

You will handle parts requests, stock, and deliveries, using a DMS and parts catalogs. Excellent customer service and a valid UK driving licence are essential, with training and career progression on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts within a dealership or motor factor.
• UK driving licence with a clean record.
• IT-literate with experience in DMS and parts catalogues.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Reliable team player with flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by understanding and fulfilling vehicle parts requirements.
• Locate, order, and manage parts and consumables efficiently.
• Receive, record, and allocate stock from suppliers.
• Make delivery runs to customers and collect parts as necessary.
• Use DMS and electronic catalogs to record transactions and control stock.
• Support stock checks and report damaged or missing items.
• Coordinate returns of parts to suppliers.
• Communicate promotions and offers to workshop control and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Driving licence

IT literacy

Stock management

Communication skills

Tools

Dealer Management System (DMS)

Electronic Parts Catalogues

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 excellent Vehicle 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
• 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.