
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will handle parts enquiries for our BMW, MINI and Motorrad franchises in Canterbury.
You will play a key role in delivering a professional, efficient and friendly service. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include identifying and supplying the correct parts, processing orders accurately.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive with an excellent eye for detail plus strong and verbal communication skills are essential.
Essential Skills Required
· Previous experience in an automotive parts, retail or customer-service role is desirable
· Excellent telephone manner and confident face-to-face communication skills
· Confident using computer systems, electronic parts catalogue and Microsoft Office systems.
· Methodical and accurate when identifying parts, processing transactions and maintaining stock records
· Good numeracy, literacy and attention to detail in a busy, fast-paced environment.
· Experience within a main dealer is desirable, preferably BMW/MINI.
· Full UK driving licence useful.
Hours & Application Details
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm plus Saturday overtime on a rota basis.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: bmwcrecruitment@barrettsgroup.com
Closing Date: 28th August 2026
Company Benefits
· 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days) – pro-rata for part time staff.
· Bonus scheme
· Welcome pack & company induction
· Uniform provided
· Discounted servicing & parts across the Group
· Company Pension
· Cycle to work scheme
· Annual staff social events
· Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)
About Barretts:
In 2022, Barretts celebrated its 120th anniversary, as a family-owned & operated business. Barretts is one of the few family businesses that have been trading in Canterbury since the turn of the last century, providing a unique, personal and first-class customer service across Kent.
Barretts has evolved from selling cycle fittings in 1902 to acquiring & developing multiple leading vehicle franchises in the Canterbury & Ashford areas.
We pride ourselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service you expect to receive from a trusted family dealership. We are passionate about making the car buying process an enjoyable experience, with our team of professional staff, that you can trust and rely on to guide you through seamlessly. Barretts combines traditional values of the past, with the vehicles of today.