Trainee Parts Advisor

SeeMeHired.com; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennison Commercials Ltd is recruiting a Trainee Parts Advisor at Coleraine to learn and grow within the parts department of a leading Volvo Truck & Bus dealer in Northern Ireland.

The role offers hands-on training, progression within 12–18 months, and exposure to stock management, order picking, and warranty processes while supporting the team at Coleraine.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A–C.
• Excellent level of computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Willingness to learn and succeed; flexible to change as needed.
• Be open and honest and maintain integrity; fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting goods in by unloading and sorting deliveries.
• Allocating stock to correct areas of the store.
• Picking parts orders for customers and internal workshop.
• Assisting with stock takes and returns in line with procedures.
• Updating internal computer systems and general parts administration.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Integrity

Flexibility

Fast learner

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Trainee Parts Advisor (Coleraine)

Dennison Commercials Ltd is the sole Volvo Truck & Bus dealer and the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland. We are currently recruiting a Trainee Parts Advisor to join our expanding team at our Coleraine Dealerpoint.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a person to grow your career with an extremely successful business and to develop your skillset by learning and working alongside our established parts department. Whilst this is an entry-level position, there are very real prospects for career progression within 12-18 months.

By assisting the existing Parts team in the above you will gain knowledge and experience, create and develop relationships internally at Dennisons, as well as build an understanding of our customer base, the commercial vehicle industry and the Volvo product.

Once the relevant training and experience has been established, it is anticipated that the role will develop into a full parts role, working within the Newry depot team to ensure the smooth running of the parts department.

As an equal opportunities employer, Dennison Commercials Ltd. welcomes all applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion or disability.

About the role

Initially the successful candidate will carry out duties such as the following:

• Assisting goods in by unloading and sorting deliveries
• Allocating stock to correct areas of the store
• Picking parts orders from the store for customers and internal workshop
• Assisting with stock takes
• Assisting with parts and warranty returns in line with Volvo processes
• Updating internal computer systems
• Other general parts administration duties

About the company

Family-run business, Dennison Commercialshas been serving the transport industry for over 50 years. As well as being one of the longest established Volvo Truck & Bus dealers in the UK and Ireland, Dennisons is also the appointed JCB dealer in Northern Ireland & Donegal for JCB construction, industrial, and access equipment.

The Dennison Group has depots based in Ballyclare, Newry, Dungannon, and Coleraine. We also have a Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop located in Ballyclare and our JCB dealership is located in Templepatrick.

Required Criteria

• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths, grade A-C
• An excellent level of computer literacy is essential, a qualification in ICT would be desirable but is not essential
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) at all levels, both internally and externally, in a professional manner (must be confident with telephone communication)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently
• Possess a willingness to learn and succeed
• Be open and honest at all times and always work with integrity
• Be willing to accept change and have the ability to be flexible to adapt accordingly as business needs require
• Be a fast learner

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience working within a business environment would be highly desirable
• Although not essential, some existing mechanical knowledge would be advantageous or a strong desire to learn and work within the commercial vehicle industry.