Vehicle Parts Advisor

ACS Automotive Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ACS Automotive Recruitment is seeking a proactive Vehicle Parts Advisor for a busy Maidstone dealership. You will liaise between workshop control and parts supply, ensuring technicians have the right parts at the right time to keep repairs flowing smoothly.

The role offers a £31,000 base salary with £2,500–£4,000 annual bonus (team performance) and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Full UK driving licence preferred, standard Monday–Friday hours with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a parts, workshop or motor trade environment preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good communication skills and team collaboration.
• Proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving and supporting workshop technicians with daily parts requirements
• Placing daily orders for vehicle repairs and workshop jobs
• Receiving and allocating parts to jobs and updating workshop control
• Pre-picking and organising parts for next-day workshop activity
• Monitoring job progress and adjusting parts requirements where needed
• Ensuring accurate and timely communication between departments
• Supporting workshop efficiency and minimising vehicle downtime
• Maintaining accurate records of parts orders and allocations

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Job description

Vehicle Parts Advisor

£31,000 Basic Salary + £2,500 - £4,000 Bonus (Team Performance)

Maidstone

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:15pm
• 1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:00am - 12:30pm
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays

Join a Busy Aftersales Parts Team

We're currently recruiting for a proactive and organised Vehicle Parts Advisor to join a busy dealership in Maidstone.

This is a key role, working closely with the workshop to ensure technicians have the right parts, at the right time, to keep productivity and efficiency running at a high level.

You’ll be the link between workshop control and parts supply, playing a vital role in keeping repair jobs flowing smoothly from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving and supporting workshop technicians with daily parts requirements
• Placing daily orders for vehicle repairs and workshop jobs
• Receiving and allocating parts to jobs and updating workshop control
• Pre-picking and organising parts for next-day workshop activity
• Monitoring job progress and adjusting parts requirements where needed
• Ensuring accurate and timely communication between departments
• Supporting workshop efficiency and minimising vehicle downtime
• Maintaining accurate records of parts orders and allocations

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a parts, workshop or motor trade environment preferred
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Good communication skills and team collaboration
• Proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

What's On Offer

• £31,000 basic salary
• £2,500 - £4,000 annual bonus (based on team performance)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Stable, long-term role within a reputable dealership group
• Supportive working environment with clear processes

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the automotive parts and workshop support environment.