Parts Assistant

The Shaw Commercials Group in Castlebar currently have a vacancy for a Parts Assistant.

Reporting to the Parts Manager, the successful candidate will develop a good understanding of HGV’s, trailers and van parts and will have a team-oriented attitude with an ability to learn new skills..

This is a busy work environment, working to daily and weekly deadlines and incorporating an ethos of quality assurance for our clients.

The Shaw Commercials Group is in operation for over 25 years and is the main Renault Truck Dealer and Schmitz Cargobull Service Partner for the West / North West region. We are also partner with Lecaptaine for the supply of bodies in the UK and Ireland. The service offering includes vehicle sales, testing, maintenance and fleet management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing of parts, invoices, deliveries, orders and returns.
• Attending to aftersales customers both on the phone and in person.
• Working in conjunction with workshop mechanics and ensuring parts are ready for each job throughout the day.
• Managing the daily collection and delivery of parts.
• Providing parts estimates hourly.
• Working with marketing department in the promotion of parts and trailers for sale.
• Working with the marketing department for the promotion of on-line sales and returns.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideal role for a recent third level graduate with an interest in the motor vehicle industry.
• Has some similar experience working in a fast-paced parts environment.
• Can work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
• Has basic computer skills, training will be provided.
• Can assess and deal with queries in a prompt fashion.
• Has the ability to learn new skills.
• Is punctual and presentable at all times.
• Is flexible with their work hours when required. Out of business hours work is required for stock takes from time to time and included in this package.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €28,500.00-€30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Motor Industry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person