Parts Advisor

Mesh-AI Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Wolverhampton is seeking a full-time Parts Assistant to support the Parts Manager and ensure efficient stock control. The successful candidate will assist with vehicle health checks and provide excellent customer care. Qualifications include previous relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000, depending on experience, along with various benefits including enhanced family leave and dental insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 access to GP services

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Access to home and technology vouchers

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must have practical knowledge of computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Parts Manager with daily duties.
• Complete vehicle health checks for the workshop.
• Ensure all items are correctly located and stock control.
• Receive orders and ensure returns are up to date.
• Answer calls from customers.
• Provide excellent customer care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Practical knowledge of computer systems

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Job description

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

Wolverhampton Mercedes-Benz

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent; Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on brand experience, plus bonus!; Hours: 42 hours (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturdays 8am to 12pm on a rota basis).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Parts Manager with daily duties
• Completing Vehicle health checks for workshop
• Ensuring all items are correctly located and stock control
• Receiving orders & ensuring returns are up to date
• Answering call from customers
• Providing excellent customer care

Qualifications

You will have previous experience gained in a similar role. You will possess excellent communication skills, and practical knowledge of computer systems.

It is important that you can work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work independently.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Equal Opportunities

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

Employment Checks

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.