Motor Vehicle Parts Person

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £25,000

Typical Hours

43 to 45 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How To Become a Motor Vehicle Parts Person

You can get into this job through:

a college course
applying directly

College / University

You could take a college course to get some of the skills and knowledge needed for this job. Courses include:

Level 1 Certificate in Vehicle Systems Maintenance
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Vehicle Technology

2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship are not listed for this job.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You may be able to apply for jobs directly if you've got experience in vehicle servicing, retail or stock control. You'll also need good technical knowledge of how vehicles work, car spares and motoring accessories.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
the ability to use your initiative
sensitivity and understanding
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
active listening skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

In your day-to-day duties you may:

advise customers what parts they might need for their vehicle
take orders in person, over the phone or by email
check availability of parts on computerised stock records
get parts from the storeroom or warehouse or order them from suppliers
put orders together
send orders by courier or make deliveries yourself
deal with payments
raise invoices and issue receipts
maintain shop window and shelf displays
order supplies, put stock away and update records

Working Environment

You could work in a warehouse, in a stock room or at a car manufacturing plant.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can get more advice about working in the motor industry from Autocity.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need a full UK driving licence if you have to make deliveries to customers.