Your New Opportunity:

An excellent full time, permanent opportunity exists for a Parts Advisor OR Trainee to join our dynamic team, in Townsville, where you will support and advise both our internal and external stakeholders on parts across our diverse range of premium brands to minimise downtime & maximise productivity.

• Primarily support the workshop by sourcing parts to ensure timely and efficient execution of time-critical operations
• Assisting to provide regular flow of inventory to ensure adequate and appropriate supply and guidelines are adhered to.
• Provide Parts Interpreting services & support to Townville Branch activities
• Make phone contact with client base when requested to increase business and promote new product and improvements
• Build relationships with customers to ensure ongoing business and use of genuine parts.
• Monitor and keep informed of latest product developments and updates, using these to maximum advantage.

About You:

• Completion or in the process of completing certificate in Parts Interpreting (desirable) or equivalent industry training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a parts interpreting or related industry role.
• Sound knowledge of MTU, Detroit Diesel, Allison and other associated products sold through our Parts departments preferable but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines (essential) and automatic transmissions (preferred).
• ERA Link experience is desirable but not required.

TRAINEES - Consideration will be given to junior candidates who have passed Year 12 wishing to enter the industry via traineeship. Employed initially on a 2 year fixed term contract, our Trainee Parts Advisors have the opportunity to work and learn in our well-equipped branch whilst completing a Nationally Recognised Qualification. A permanent position awaits as a Parts Advisor upon the completion of your qualification.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske

With over 1,300 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Penske is an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. We operate across some of the most dynamic on and off-highway markets in the country, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence and commercial marine. Penske is a leading distributor of premium power systems solutions from mtu, Detroit and Allison Transmission and the distributor of Western Star Trucks, Dennis Eagle and MAN Truck & Bus.

Be ambitious. We are.

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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!

If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.