Parts Interpreter (Full Time, On Site) - Career Growth Potential

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. 

Heavy Automatics are Australia’s largest independent distributor and a Gold Asia Pacific partner of Allison Transmission. 

Established in 1990 by the present owners, Heavy Automatics has been built on a foundation of Family and Service. Our success is driven by a focus on people, innovation, continuous improvement and industry leading knowledge that ensures we provide exceptional service to our customers. 

We’re a national business with an extensive network, strong growth trajectory and a focus on Sales, Service, Repair and Distribution of Allison Transmissions and complimentary products including Parts and Hydraulic Components.

Why work with Heavy Automatics: 

• Privately owned family business with a great culture, strong values and a clear vision and mission to be the leader in our industry.
• Customer service is our priority, and we know our customers love doing business with us because of the great people in our team.
• Ongoing investment in attracting, developing and retaining our people long term.
• Industry leading Branches and Administration facilities.
• Innovation, continuous improvement and investment in all areas of our business. 
• Clearly defined career paths and opportunities for growth and development.
• Leadership, Management and Technical Training and Support designed to ensure our people reach their potential. 
• A 5 Day working week (Monday – Friday).
• Weekly Pay Cycle.

About the role

• Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Parts Interpreter is a key part of the team and critical to daily operational success. 
• As the first point of contact for our customers (via telephone, email, online or face to face) a genuine interest in parts, sales, service, helping people and providing a great customer experience are all critical requirements for this role. 
• Parts experience, sales skills, time management and organisation skills are also critical requirements.

About You

Your skills and experience include:

• Parts, Sales, Stores, Warehousing or Mechanical Workshop experience.  
• Ensuring sales and orders are accurately picked, packaged and invoiced to internal and external customers in line with business requirements. 
• Stock ordering, stock management and stock rotation experience. 
• Working with high performing teams.
• Personal drive, positive attitude and both the desire and the ability to add value. 
• Delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Presenting yourself and the business professionally to internal and external customers.
• Well-organised with superior administration and problem-solving skills.
• Allison Transmission and Hydraulics experience highly regarded but not essential.

The Package:

On the job training will be provided to the successful candidate and remuneration will be negotiated based on your experience.

To Apply:

If you like what you’re reading and have the required skills and experience, please forward your Cover Letter & Resume to [email protected] 

This is a highly sought after role, and we’re ready to appoint the right person immediately. Applications will close Thursday May 30, 2024, and we reserve the right to start the recruitment process prior to the closing date. 

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen with the right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Spare Parts Interpreter?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• What's your expected annual base salary?