Parts Advisor


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£28,500 to £33,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF64 2PZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

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 business

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 required

This 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.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic Parts Advisor opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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