Parts Advisor
Job information
- Job reference: BH-71779
- Location: Somerset
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: HGV / Truck
- Salary: £33575 - £35000 per annum
- Published: April 16, 2026
Description
Parts Advisor
Salary: £33,575 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, choose between:
- 07:00 – 16:00
- 09:00 – 18:00
(60-minute unpaid lunch)
+ Saturdays 08:00 – 13:00 on rota basis
Contract: Permanent
Earning Potential (OTE)
- Basic Salary: £33,575 per year (includes Saturday rota)
- Realistic OTE: Details of performance-related bonuses and sales incentives to be discussed at interview
Overview
We’re looking for a sales-oriented and target-driven Parts Advisor to join a busy trade parts sales environment. You’ll be responsible for accurately identifying and processing customer parts requirements while maintaining a courteous and professional approach. If you’re motivated by achieving parts growth and delivering exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive all parts orders, interpreting customer requirements and advising on additional items or prices
- Match orders against stock items and advise customers of any items not stocked or needing ordering
- Answer all inbound calls within the 3-ring policy with correct company dialogue
- Ensure accurate pre-picking and housekeeping of the parts stores
- Actively promote new customer business generation and liaise with managers/aftersales executives
- Keep customers and workshop updated on backorders and part availability
- Pick parts from stores and allocate to technicians in the workshop accordingly
- Locate unavailable items from other suppliers and arrange delivery or pass to stock control for VOR orders
- Maximise sales opportunities through upselling and campaigns
- Manage key account customers, developing sales and opportunities to increase spend
- Prepare customer orders for dispatch, ensuring they match order requirements
- Ensure all orders are fully completed, invoiced, and dispatched as scheduled
- Keep customers fully informed of progress or any problems
- Maintain department image and customer service levels to company standards
- Handle customer complaints speedily and effectively, referring unresolved issues to supervisor
What You’ll Need
- Previous experience in a parts advisor or similar role
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Sales-oriented and target-driven mindset
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Full UK driving licence
Performance Measures
- Maximise sales opportunities – both retail and internal
- Achieve and exceed departmental targets towards parts growth
- Deliver service excellence to internal and external customers at all times
Don’t tick every box?
If you have parts experience and a drive to succeed in a sales environment, we want to hear from you. We value customer focus, organisation, and a professional attitude.
Sound like you?
If you’re ready to join a busy parts department with great earning potential, get in touch with Cal Ryan today.
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]
Ref: INDCR
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