Parts Advisor - Automotive

Job Title: Parts Advisor - Automotive
Location: Ruislip, Hillingdon
Compensation: £32,370 + 13% shift pay
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57084

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Parts Advisor at our Ruislip site.

The role
As a Parts Advisor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of keeping London's Fire vehicles and equipment on the run. From general servicing to code 1's, no day is the same.

Day-to-day, you'll be identifying parts for all London Fire Brigade Assets requiring repair by Babcock Technicians and Others. You will also support the goods-in function and warehousing teams.

• Provide excellent Customer Service to all internal customers
• Receive and action orders for parts ensuring procedures and paperwork are followed according to current system
• Stock items so that they are maintained at the correct level and that re-ordering is undertaken in a timely manner using the relevant computerised systems
• Maintain a clear and up to date ordering system ensuring that all outstanding orders are followed up and closed in a timely manner
• Authorise the purchase of parts on orders not exceeding £500 and to also get authority for purchase orders of £500 and above
• This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time

This role is full time, 41.5 hours per week and is based at Ruislip. A salary of £32,370 with 13% shift pay working earlies and lates, once initial training is completed.

Essential experience of the Parts Advisor

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver in a complex environment.
• Able to build rapport and maintain relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify and rectify mistakes.
• Ability to work in a pressured environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications

Qualifications for the Parts Advisor

• We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.