Parts Assistant

About You

You must have previous experience and knowledge working within the automotive industry. You will be computer literate with good and accurate attention to detail. You will have experience and confidence using parts on-line catalogues over a wide range of vehicles, including electric / hybrid vehicles. Training will be provided for on-line systems.

You must be able to work to a high standard in a fast-paced environment, which requires multi-tasking and flexibility in your approach.  You will need to be agile in an ever-changing environment with the ability to lift and move parts, boxes and cages of various size and weight throughout the day.

A clean driving license essential for the role.

About the Job

Due to continued growth and success we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced parts assistant. You will be responsible for allocating vehicle parts into stock, booking vehicle parts onto the body shop management system – Autoflow and chasing vehicle parts orders.  You will explore Parts-Link24 catalogue for identification of replacement parts and will liaise with suppliers to request delivery dates, arrange returns for credit, and assist the whole team with part queries.  An annual stock take audit will be required and may involve evening(s) or Saturday to complete.

This role will all be under the guidance of the Parts Manager to collaboratively work together as-well as individually to maintain an efficient and orderly parts and sundried department.

Driving may be required to pick up and deliver parts.

Training will be supported on Autoflow, Parts-Link24 and Manufacturer systems.

About us:

Perfect Paint are an award winning and a leading prestige Accident Repair Centre in Milton Keynes.  We are highly respected with over 40 years of knowledge and expertise in the industry and are appointed by Manufacturers and Insurance companies. With our dynamic approach, combined with the latest techniques and state-of-art technology we remain focussed on our customers’ expectations and the safety of our repairs.

Perfect Paint employees are the most valued assets of our organisation. We reward for hard work, loyalty and achievements and promote a workplace culture that represents ‘one team’ and recognises work-life balance when needed. We are also an advocate for training our estimators to widen their skillset on knowledge with the ever-evolving vehicles of today. 

Salary: up to £25k per annum subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. and Friday - 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (39.50hrs)

Holidays: 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service

Company Pension Scheme: Nest 

Perfect Paint accredited Training - paid for by the business 

Opportunities for career progression