Parts Advisor jobs are customer-facing aftersales roles focused on supplying vehicle parts to workshop technicians, trade customers and retail customers.
These positions are commonly found within Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres, Motorcycle Dealerships and motor factors. Perfect Placement helps Parts Advisors find live Automotive vacancies across the UK motor trade.
Key Takeaways:
- Parts Advisor jobs combine customer service, administration and technical product knowledge.
- The role involves supplying parts to workshops, trade customers and vehicle owners.
- Many positions include bonus opportunities linked to parts sales and department performance.
- Career progression can lead into Senior Parts Advisor, Parts Supervisor or Parts Manager roles.
What Is the Work Like?
A Parts Advisor is responsible for identifying, ordering and supplying the correct parts for vehicles. The role requires strong organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with technicians, suppliers and customers.
- Supplying parts to workshop technicians and service departments.
- Handling customer and trade parts enquiries.
- Identifying parts using manufacturer catalogues and systems.
- Managing stock levels, deliveries and parts orders.
- Processing invoices, returns and warranty-related parts transactions.
Modern Parts Advisors often work with manufacturer systems and electronic catalogues while balancing customer service responsibilities and department sales targets.
Salary & Market Insight
Parts Advisor salaries vary depending on dealership size, manufacturer franchise, commercial vehicle involvement and bonus opportunities.
These salary insights are based on real Parts Advisor vacancies handled by Perfect Placement across the UK automotive sector in the last 12 months.
Parts Advisor bonus earnings are commonly linked to department profitability, parts sales performance, trade business growth and overall aftersales results.
Across recent Parts Advisor vacancies handled by Perfect Placement, basic salaries commonly range from around £24,000 to £38,000 depending on location, experience and employer type.
The average basic salary is £29,850, while the average OTE is £33,250. Experienced Parts Advisors with strong manufacturer knowledge, trade parts experience or commercial vehicle backgrounds can often command salaries towards the upper end of the market.
Main Dealer groups, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships and high-volume aftersales operations often provide the strongest earning opportunities due to larger parts departments and greater sales volumes.
Career Progression
Parts Advisors can progress into Senior Parts Advisor, Parts Supervisor, Parts Team Leader or Parts Manager positions.
Some professionals move into wider aftersales management roles, manufacturer field positions or specialist trade parts development opportunities. Strong stock management, customer service and sales performance can help accelerate progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Parts Advisor do?
A Parts Advisor identifies, orders and supplies vehicle parts to technicians, trade customers and retail customers while managing stock and customer enquiries.
Do Parts Advisors need technical knowledge?
Yes. While Parts Advisors are not usually technicians, understanding vehicle components and manufacturer parts systems is an important part of the role.
Do Parts Advisor jobs include bonuses?
Many Parts Advisor positions include bonus schemes linked to department performance, parts sales and profitability.
Where do Parts Advisors work?
Parts Advisors work in Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Motorcycle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres and motor factors throughout the UK.
Find Parts Advisor Jobs Near You
Perfect Placement has specialised in Automotive Recruitment since 2003 and regularly recruits for Parts Advisor jobs across the UK.
Our Automotive Recruitment team works with dealerships, aftersales operations and Automotive businesses looking for Parts Advisors at all experience levels.
Upload your CV with Perfect Placement to be considered for Parts Advisor roles matching your experience, location and salary expectations. We can help you find live vacancies that fit your skills and career goals.
If you are interested in hearing more about the role of a Parts Advisor, visit our Career Guide for more insight into the role.
Last Updated: June 2026