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Mariner Engineering

Parts Interpreter Internship

Mariner Engineering is a leader in mobile marine service across Melbourne. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality workmanship and premium experience for our customers.

We are a Volvo Penta and Yanmar marine engine dealership, specializing in high-end yacht products. Over our 30-year history we have developed a high performing team and continue to grow, now with this great opportunity for a Parts Advisor.

As Parts Advisor you will provide critical parts support to our service operations, supporting our technicians and our customers. To succeed in the role you must be energetic, highly organized, hardworking and thrive in a team environment.

What to expect

Our parts portfolio covers a broad range of marine engine, transmission and running gear. Parts are sourced from Volvo Penta and Yanmar OEM networks, along with other large suppliers.

Due to the highly customized nature of the marine industry, there are often custom parts required, which requires creative problem solving to source the components on a schedule that solves for our customers.

What you’ll do

• Source parts and allocate them to service jobs and customer orders
• Monitor inventory within the parts system, communicate parts updates and availability with the service team and customers.
• Systematically receive, inspect, and put away stock and special-order parts
• Identify process issues/opportunities and give feedback that will contribute to future improvements
• Pick up and transport parts using company vehicles, or engaging third parties when necessary
• Organize information and reports for the service team and general manager
• Process orders, invoices and payments

What you’ll bring

• Excellent teamworking skills and ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with both the internal team and customers.
• A detail oriented, quality mindset and proactive work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Ability to perform repetitious duties at times, including some lifting, packing, bending and standing
• Knowledge of the marine industry and boat parts, or automotive/heavy equipment parts is an advantage
• Prior experience sourcing or warehousing parts is an advantage.
• Current Australian driver license is an advantage

What We Offer

• On the job training from experienced management and technicians
• Supportive team environment
• Mentorship from experienced management
• Training in OEM systems
• Attendance at industry events (depending on dates)