Benefits for a Southampton Audi Parts Advisor
Job Benefits
- Annual bonus potential of £5,000
- Manufacturer training programme
- Industry leading onboarding and induction programme
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme
- Employee referral programme
- Working Pattern and applicable rotas
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Parts Advisor is to:
- Source and supply manufacturer vehicle parts efficiently for customers and workshop vehicles, meeting agreed sales volume targets.
Department/Business/Location:
Parts
Reports to:
Aftersales Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive, record and bin parts and consumables from manufacturer and other suppliers ensuring accuracy of stock deliveries against agreed orders.
- Identify, locate, invoice and issue parts and consumables to customers and other departments using the computer system.
- Pro-actively source parts.
- Supply accurate and detailed parts quotations to internal departments, retail and trade customers.
- Administer parts invoices ensuring invoiced items are allocated correctly.
- Manage and control all parts administration requirements.
- Maintain standards in line with brand standards requirements.
- Maintain relevant systems always ensuring accuracy.
- Maintain safe working practices and abide by the working rules and standards of the business.
Skills & Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of basic vehicle design, function and location of parts.
- Technical qualification or proven experience of working with vehicle parts.
- Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
- Competency in numeracy, literacy and IT.
- Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Smart appearance.
Experience
Desirable
- Relevant manufacturer experience.
The Harwoods Way
Since 1931, Harwoods Group has been a family-owned, values-led automotive retailer representing some of the world’s most prestigious brands. Our family heritage drives everything we do, from the way we care for our customers to how we support and develop our people.
At Harwoods, our values shape who we are and how we work:
- We Treasure our people and our customers
- We challenge ourselves to grow & improve
- We grab responsibility
- We run in the same direction as one team
- We inject energy and fun into our work
We’re proud to partner with Bentley, McLaren, Audi, Volvo, and MAN, operating across Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.
Today, our team of around 500 colleagues continues to deliver exceptional experiences through passion, teamwork, and pride in what we do.
As a family-run business, we believe that success starts with our people. That’s why we invest in your learning, development, and career progression through our Harwoods Academy and a range of training and development programmes from onboarding and one-to-ones to succession planning and colleague recognition.
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel valued, and be part of something special, join us and experience The Harwoods Way.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
