Job Description

We are looking for a Parts Advisor to join the Lister Wilder family at our branch near Reading. While industry experience is highly desirable, we are also open to candidates who are interested in starting a career in parts as a Trainee Parts Advisor, or individuals from other industries who would like to transition into the groundcare and agricultural machinery sector.

If you have previous experience in a Parts environment -- particularly within groundcare, construction or agricultural machinery -- or you bring a strong mechanical mindset and a willingness to learn, this could be a great next step for you.

As a Parts Advisor, you will play a pivotal role within the dealership, sourcing parts for both our workshop team and our customers. A mechanical understanding that helps you identify parts accurately will be a real advantage, as will any working knowledge of groundcare or agricultural machinery. Excellent customer interaction skills are essential, as you'll be liaising daily with engineers, colleagues and customers alike.

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Saturday mornings (8:00am-12:00pm) required on a rota basis.

The Ideal Candidate

A team player who works well under pressure and remains calm during busy periods A confident communicator with strong customer service skills Comfortable using IT systems, with a willingness to learn new platforms Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to use initiative Mechanically minded, with an interest in machinery and parts Industry experience is an advantage, but not essential for the right candidate Knowledge of IBCOS GOLD would be a distinct advantage
If you have the right attitude and eagerness to learn, we'll provide all the training and support to help you succeed.

Package Description

As a Parts Advisor, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

A salary package of up to 34,000 per annum depending on experience. Company bonus scheme Company pension scheme Life Assurance of 25,000 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period. Free on site-parking Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling. Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service. Cycle to work scheme. Free mortgage and home buying advice. Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family. Extensive company training.

About The Company

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture.

A friendly, family business that's home to some of the UK's finest machinery franchises (we are the UK's largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

We are also accredited members of the Living Wage foundation - a movement of businesses, organisations and people ensuring that everyone can earn a wage that meets their everyday needs.

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we'll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

Thank you for your interest in working with us however, for most of our vacancies we are able to cover our recruitment needs in-house. If you would like to submit your information, please email careers@listerwilder.co.ukand we will be in touch if assistance is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

What is your availability to start?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person