Parts Controller (Automotive

VANRATH have partnered with one of Northern Ireland's most established Heavy Vehicle Dealerships. The organisation is recruiting an Parts Controller (with estimating duties) position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any experienced individual to join a longstanding company that offers many routes for progression. The estimating element of the role can be taught, with full training provided, so applicants from a parts or bodyshop background are encouraged to apply.

• Permanent role
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm & Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
• Place of work is Ballyclare

Negotiable + Fantastic benefits, including a generous company pension scheme with strong employer contributions, health cash plan, 30 days holiday, holiday purchase scheme, death in service benefit, cycle to work scheme and reimbursement of gym / leisure centre membership.

• Carrying out estimates for vehicle repair accurately and to a good standard of detail (most estimates are opinion based and training will be given)
• Sending estimates to customers in a timely manner, then agreeing and gaining authorisation for repairs
• Providing updates to the team and customer on the current stage of the estimate
• Ordering and checking in parts for vehicle repair
• Allocating parts to the correct job within the Bodyshop
• Producing stock reports and conducting stock checks as required
• Assisting with the preparation of job cards and invoicing as required
• Updating and processing any supplementary requests
• Planning your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are ready to agreed timescales
• Ensuring all tasks follow Health and Safety guidelines, including wearing provided PPE and keeping work areas clean and tidy
• Ad hoc duties as requested by Bodyshop Management

• Demonstrable technical experience of repairs within a Bodyshop environment (light or heavy vehicle) would be highly desirable
• Previous experience of liaising with insurance companies would be desirable
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to represent the business professionally with customers and suppliers
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• A responsible and methodical attitude to work
• A willingness to undertake further development to benefit the role
• Insists on the highest quality of workmanship, and works with safety in mind at all times
• A full driving licence