Apprentice Parts Advisor - Business Admin (level 3), Cotswold Porsche Specialists Ltd, Toddington

About the role

Parts Administrator 🚗💨

Join our dynamic team and become an essential part of keeping elite Porsches running smoothly! We're looking for a motivated individual to manage our parts department and support our skilled technicians. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

• Source and order a diverse range of genuine Porsche parts for all models from our trusted suppliers. 🛠️
• Manage the entire parts order lifecycle: track progress, receive and meticulously check deliveries, accurately book parts onto job cards, and ensure efficient storage and issuance of parts and consumables. 📦✅
• Collaborate closely with our expert technicians to precisely identify and prepare the exact parts needed for workshop jobs and estimates. 🤝
• Contribute to effective stock control, process parts returns, and communicate with suppliers via phone, email, and in person, utilizing various software systems. 📞📧
• Help maintain an exceptionally clean, tidy, and organized parts department and workshop. ✨
• Occasionally, assist with washing and preparing customer and sales vehicles to showroom standards. 🧼
• Develop valuable customer service and business administration skills. 📈
• Gain hands-on experience assisting with basic diagnostic scans, vehicle checks, and other essential day-to-day workshop tasks under the guidance of our experienced team. 📊

We're Looking For:

• A keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills. 🧐
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 🗣️
• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude. 💪
• Comfortable working with various software systems. 💻
• A passion for cars, especially Porsche, is a huge plus! ❤️

Key responsibilities

• Order and source vehicle parts from various suppliers.
• Manage parts orders, deliveries, storage, and issuance of parts and consumables.
• Collaborate with technicians to identify and prepare parts for workshop jobs and estimates.
• Assist with stock control, parts returns, and supplier communication using software systems.
• Maintain departmental organisation, and assist with vehicle preparation and basic workshop tasks.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above), Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above))