Experienced Motor Trade Parts Person

Ace Autobody Ltd is Ireland’s largest and most advanced collision repair network, proudly serving motorists nationwide since 1980. With 16 strategically located branches and over 250 skilled team members, we deliver exceptional repair standards, innovative technology, and outstanding customer care.

We are now recruiting an experienced Parts Person to join our Ace Autobody Coolock team. As a key member of our bodyshop administration team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuous availability of parts and materials to support our repair operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels of paint materials and workshop consumables, including ordering, receiving, and processing deliveries.
• Source and order parts promptly as required by estimators and the branch manager to support scheduled repairs.
• Generate and manage purchase orders using the bodyshop management system.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and ensure pricing accuracy across management systems.
• Coordinate daily parts deliveries, collections, and returns with suppliers.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a motor trade parts role, such as a motor factor parts advisor, dealership parts department, parts administrator, or bodyshop parts coordinator.
• Proven ability to manage parts ordering and stock control systems within a fast-paced motor trade environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of automotive parts and bodyshop consumables.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills when working with internal departments, external suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Full, valid driver’s licence essential.
• Flexible, proactive attitude to support the demands of a busy bodyshop.

Desirable

• Technical or mechanical background within the motor industry.
• Experience using bodyshop management or estimating systems (e.g., Audatex, , Bodyshop Management Systems).

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Technicians have the correct parts available when required, keeping repairs moving through the workshop.
• Parts orders are accurate and processed efficiently, reducing delays and unnecessary returns.
• Deliveries are checked carefully against purchase orders to ensure correct parts and pricing.
• Stock of paint materials and workshop consumables is well managed and never disrupts production.
• Strong working relationships are maintained with suppliers and internal teams to support smooth workshop operations.

Why Join Ace Autobody

• Nationwide network – Be part of a growing, well-established vehicle repair group with multiple locations across Ireland.
• Professional workshop environment – Work in a well-organised, modern bodyshop alongside experienced technicians and support staff.
• Stable and rewarding career – Join a company that offers long-term opportunities within the motor repair industry.
• Career progression opportunities – Potential to develop within the business, including progression into senior workshop management roles.

If you’re passionate about the motor industry, ready for a new challenge, and want to build a career — not just a job — we’d love to hear from you.

Visit www.aceautobody.ie to learn more about us.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to hr@aceautobody.ie.