We are currently seeking a reliable and organised Parts Assistant to join a well-established and prestigious automotive retailer based in Doncaster. Due to continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to become part of a supportive team working within a busy automotive environment.
As a Parts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting workshop and operational teams by ensuring the correct parts and consumables are identified, ordered, received and available when required. You will work closely with inspection, technical and workshop departments to ensure vehicles are prepared efficiently and customer requirements are achieved to the highest standards.
This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily parts operations to ensure customer and workshop requirements are met.
- Work closely with inspection teams to review vehicle assessments and identify required parts for refurbishment quotations.
- Assist technical teams with complex parts identification, ordering and job estimate preparation.
- Correctly reference and order parts using internal systems.
- Receive, check and process incoming parts deliveries.
- Load and unload parts while ensuring quality checks are completed.
- Maintain accurate stock records through regular stock checks and inventory controls.
- Manage minimum and maximum stock levels to support just-in-time processes.
- Record invoices and reconcile associated paperwork accurately.
- Process warranty parts returns in line with company procedures.
- Identify and manage surcharge parts claims.
- Control defective or incorrect parts through the appropriate return processes.
- Issue parts to technicians, ensuring correct vehicle job cards are recorded.
- Produce vehicle number plates when required.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe parts department.
- Carry out any additional duties required to support the smooth running of the operation.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working within an automotive, parts or similar environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
- Ability to follow processes and maintain high standards of quality.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience within a dealership, workshop, fleet or automotive logistics environment.
- Knowledge of vehicle parts identification and ordering systems.
- Experience with stock control and inventory management.
- Understanding of vehicle refurbishment or repair processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Additional Information:
Job Title: Parts Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Job Type: Temporary
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:15am – 5:00pm
Pay Rate:
£12.79 – £14.10 per hour
Why Join Us:
- Competitive hourly pay rate.
- Free on-site parking.
- Accessible location via public transport.
- Cooking facilities available.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the automotive sector.
- Work with a respected and established prestige automotive retailer.
Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.
Reference ID: INDCO
Pay: £12.71-£14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
