Parts Advisor

Are you an experienced automotive professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Our client, a well-established, family-run car dealership in Cardiff, is recruiting for a Vehicle Parts Advisor to join their busy Parts Department. This is an excellent chance to develop your career within a reputable multi-franchise dealer group with over 60 years of history.

The Vehicle Parts Advisor role offers a competitive salary of up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience, with on-target earnings reaching £33,500 through a performance-based bonus scheme. The position involves working Monday to Friday with shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, along with a rotation of one in three Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement, full manufacturer training, staff purchase schemes, overtime opportunities, and genuine career progression prospects.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £28,500, with OTE of £33,500 via bonus scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme and staff purchase discounts
• Discounted parts, servicing, and labour benefits
• Manufacturer-approved training programmes
• Expenses paid for staff events, including summer and Christmas parties
• Long-term career development within a reputable businessDuties of a Parts Advisor:

Duties of a Parts Advisor:

• Accurately identify and pick vehicle parts for workshop staff to ensure efficient repairs
• Handle parts stock control, including audits and inventory management
• Assist trade and retail customers with parts enquiries, providing excellent customer service
• Work closely with the Parts Manager and team members to support department operations
• Use electronic parts catalogue systems and dealer management software (Kerridge/CDK)
• Maintain stock levels and ensure accurate record-keeping

Requirements of a Parts Advisor:

• Recent or current experience within the automotive industry preferred
• Familiarity with vehicle parts, ideally from a similar automotive aftersales environment
• Strong IT skills, with experience using parts catalogue and dealer management systems
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Excellent customer service and sales skills with a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently as requiredThis Vehicle Parts Advisor position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the automotive parts industry and enjoy a stable, long-term role. Our client offers a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and excellent growth opportunities as part of their well-established dealership network.

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