Job Title: Parts Advisor
Location: Ruislip, Hillingdon
Compensation: £32, + 13% shift pay
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Parts Advisor at our Ruislip site.
The role
As a Parts Advisor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Here at Babcock you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of keeping London’s Fire vehicles and equipment on the run. From general servicing to code ones, no day is the same.
Day-to-day, you’ll be identifying parts for all London Fire Brigade Assets requiring repair by Babcock Technicians and Others. You will also support the goods-in function and warehousing teams.
1. Provide excellent Customer Service to all internal customers
2. Receive and action orders for parts ensuring procedures and paperwork are followed according to current system
3. Stock items so that they are maintained at the correct level and that re-ordering is undertaken in a timely manner using the relevant computerised systems
4. Maintain a clear and up to date ordering system ensuring that all outstanding orders are followed up and closed in a timely manner
5. Authorise the purchase of parts on orders not exceeding £ and to also get authority for purchase orders of £ and above
6. This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time
This role is full time, 41.5 hours per week, and is based on site at Ruislip. A salary of £32, with 13% shift pay working earlies and late, once initial training is completed.
Essential experience of the Parts Advisor
7. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver in a complex environment.
8. Able to build rapport and maintain relationships.
9. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify and rectify mistakes.
10. Ability to work in a pressured environment.
11. A proactive approach with the ability to work well in a team.
12. Knowledge of MS Office applications
Qualifications for the Parts Advisor
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain ]Security Check (SC)security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at
What we offer
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.