Automotive Parts Advisor | Family Run Dealer

Automotive Parts Advisor

Are you an experienced Parts Advisor looking to solidify your career with one of the most historic and respected dealer groups in the region? Join our award-winning team in Maidstone
, where your technical expertise will be valued, and your career will be backed by over 200 years of family-owned heritage.

Represent a premier, family-owned automotive group boasting over two centuries of heritage across Kent. As a multi-award-winning dealership driven by our core philosophy of delivering continuous value, we aren't just looking to fill a vacancy—we are seeking a dedicated professional to become part of a long-standing legacy of excellence and market-leading customer care. We actively focus on staff longevity, building strong team relationships, and maintaining outstanding national operational standards.

• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (Depending on Experience).
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:15) | Saturdays on a 1 in 3 rotation (08:00 – 12:30).
• Perks: A secure role within one of the UK's most historic automotive businesses, a supportive setting that encourages professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package fully detailed at the interview stage.

• Component Identification: Using Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC) to precisely source and identify components for retail, trade, and internal workshop orders.
• Workshop Support: Working closely with our service technicians to ensure swift parts delivery, keeping workshop efficiency high and vehicle downtime low.
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels, managing incoming manufacturer orders, overseeing core returns, and assisting with inventory optimization.
• Inbound Enquiries: Handling a high volume of phone and email queries, providing technical guidance, and identifying natural upselling opportunities for accessories.

A proven track record working as a Parts Advisor within a franchised main dealer or motor factor environment is required. You must have solid experience using a DMS (Pinnacle, Kerridge, or equivalent) and possess high precision when managing part numbers and stock counts.

Commutable Locations: This role is based in Maidstone
, making it an easy commute from Chatham
, Tonbridge
, Sittingbourne
, and Sevenoaks
.