Vehicle Parts Advisor

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

22 days holiday (+BH)

Stable, long-term role

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a proactive Vehicle Parts Advisor for a busy Maidstone dealership. You will work closely with the workshop to ensure technicians have the right parts at the right time, keeping productivity high and jobs flowing smoothly.

This permanent, full-time role offers a £31,000 basic salary plus a £2,500–£4,000 annual team bonus, 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and a structured, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 and teamwork.

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

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Driving licence

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.