Parts Advisor

Arnold Clark Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider is seeking a Parts Advisor for their branch in Carlisle. The role offers comprehensive training and a competitive salary package. Candidates should enjoy customer service, possess good communication skills, and be willing to learn. The position involves managing stock, sourcing parts, and ensuring customers receive timely service. Benefits include holiday allowance, healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth and progression.

Benefits

£41,000 OTE salary

33 days holiday allowance

Generous retail discounts

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen to learn with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great communicator – friendly, clear, and concise.

Responsibilities

• Identify parts required for vehicles.
• Order parts from internal and external sources.
• Pick and pack parts for customers.
• Communicate with the workshop for operational efficiency.
• Provide quick and accurate service to customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Stock management

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a Parts Advisor to work at our Hyundai / Vanstore branch in Carlisle. You don’t need to have previous parts experience to apply, as we’ll provide comprehensive training.

We offer our Parts Advisors:

• £41,000 OTE made up of a competitive hourly rate plus bonuses
• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
• Generous retail discounts
• Private healthcare
• Simplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Opportunities for training and progression
• And much more…

Hours

Full time: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm

About the role

Do you have customer service skills and experience working with stock?

Our Parts Advisors are responsible for keeping our workshops well-stocked with the right parts to maintain our vehicles whilst also updating customers in relation to their vehicle journey through every stage of the process.

If you’ve worked in a retail environment before and have experience managing stock, you’ll already have some of the traits of a successful Parts Advisor. You’ll need to be comfortable using computers, but don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training you’ll need to use our systems.

Day-to-day duties

• Identifying parts required for a vehicle
• Ordering parts from internal and external sources
• Picking and packing parts
• Communicating with the workshop
• Providing a quick and accurate service to our customers
• Invoicing
• Reviewing digital communications for customers
• Stock management

Essential skills

• Keen to learn, with a can-do attitude
• The ability to work independently, but also as part of a team working towards the same goals
• A great communicator – friendly, clear and concise
• Enjoy working with your customers
• Happy using computers, although we’ll provide training on all the systems you’ll need

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.