Parts Advisor


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton, NN2 7RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Our client, a recognised and reputable main dealer in Northampton, is seeking an experienced Parts Advisor to join their busy and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to operate within a fast-paced, multi-brand environment, supporting workshop, trade, and retail customers.

Benefits for the successful Parts Advisor:

- Competitive basic salary of £30,000 plus monthly bonus based on department profit

- No weekend working, standard hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm

- Manufacturer training and development opportunities

- Established and successful automotive dealer group

- Varied and engaging role covering workshop, trade, and counter sales

- Opportunity to learn and develop within a multi-brand parts environment

- Supportive team with a focus on professional growth

Duties:

- Assist workshop technicians, trade customers, and retail clients with parts enquiries

- Identify, source, and efficiently order the correct parts

- Process parts orders, invoices, returns, and credits with accuracy

- Use dealership and parts management systems to manage stock and orders

- Liaise with suppliers, monitor outstanding orders, and track deliveries

- Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure the parts department is organised

- Handle counter sales, providing excellent customer service

- Collaborate closely with the workshop team to ensure parts are available when needed

- Manage multiple enquiries and priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Support the wider parts team to ensure smooth operational workflows

Requirements for the Parts Advisor position:

- Previous experience as a Parts Advisor within the automotive sector

- Familiarity with automotive parts, dealership, or stock management systems is a strong advantage

- Computer literate; confident in learning new systems

- Proactive, enthusiastic, and well-organised approach to work

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment

- Full UK driving licence

If you are organised, computer savvy, eager to develop your career, and thrive in a busy environment, we want to hear from you. Previous parts experience is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Northampton and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Parts Advisor opportunity.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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