Parts Advisor – Kia Silverlink

New Dealership Launch | Join the Founding Team

Location: Kia Silverlink, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,500, plus bonus!
Hours: 42 hours (Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm, Saturdays 8.00am to 12.00pm on a rota basis)

Are you a Parts Advisor looking for an exciting new opportunity? We're looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join the team at our brand-new Kia Silverlink dealership.With the dealership due to open in February, this is a unique chance to be part of a start-up operation from day one, helping to establish the processes, standards and customer experience that will contribute to the long-term success of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a friendly and professional team and play an integral role in the smooth running of our Parts Department. Working alongside the Service, Parts and Aftersales teams, you'll build strong relationships with both retail and trade customers whilst ensuring our workshop colleagues have the parts they need to keep our customers on the road.

As a Parts Advisor, you will ensure that all customers across both retail and workshop areas are dealt with quickly, professionally and efficiently, with all orders processed accurately and within required timescales. During the initial launch phase, you'll play a key role in helping establish stock management processes and supporting the wider team as the dealership grows.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Parts Manager with daily departmental duties
• Ensuring all workshop and customer parts requirements are fulfilled accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate stock control and ensuring parts are correctly located and stored
• Receiving deliveries, processing orders and managing returns in line with manufacturer requirements
• Building strong relationships with retail, trade and internal customers
• Answering customer enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face
• Supporting workshop productivity by ensuring Technicians receive parts promptly
• Completing administrative duties accurately and reporting stock discrepancies where necessary
• Assisting with the successful setup and development of the Parts Department during the dealership launch phase
• Providing excellent customer care and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience within a Parts Advisor or automotive parts role
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Practical knowledge of computer systems and stock management processes
• The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to support the wider business during the dealership's start-up phase

As one of the first colleagues to join Kia Silverlink, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a brand-new department and establish best practices from the outset. If you're looking for a fresh challenge and want to be part of an exciting new dealership launch, we'd love to hear from you.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.