Join Our Team: Parts Interpreter / Purchasing Officer
Saving Classic Cars & Supporting Real Workshop Outcomes
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With six decades of experience, Finch Restorations is one of Australia’s most established vehicle restoration businesses. We are seeking an experienced Parts Interpreter / Purchasing Officer to support projects spanning cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the 1900s through to the 1980s.
This is a hands-on, operational role at the centre of our restoration work. You will be responsible for sourcing difficult-to-find parts, managing inventory systems, and supporting workshop teams with accurate and timely supply of components.
We are expanding into our new flagship site in Hindmarsh, a historic industrial building near the Adelaide CBD, and are building the team to support that growth.
Location
This role will initially be based at our Mount Barker facility for induction and training, with transition to our Hindmarsh site as operations expand.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Sourcing and procuring often rare or obsolete components from Australia and overseas
- Managing goods inwards, storage, and dispatch across multiple workshops
- Maintaining accurate inventory and parts control systems within our ERP
- Supporting workshop teams with timely and accurate parts supply
- Coordinating freight, logistics, and supplier relationships
- Assisting in the development and management of procurement and warehouse systems
Suitable Backgrounds
- Automotive Parts Interpreter
- Automotive Purchasing Officer
- Service Advisor with strong parts knowledge
- Technician with systems and organisational capability
- Automotive warehouse or stores manager
About You
- Strong mechanical understanding of vehicle systems (pre-1990s highly regarded)
- Experience in automotive parts, purchasing, or workshop support roles
- High attention to detail and systems-focused mindset
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership
- Strong computer and research skills
- Clear communication with workshop teams and suppliers
Language
- Comfortable working in the language of automotive components across multiple eras
Why Finch Restorations
- Six decades of restoration experience
- Work on rare and historically significant vehicles
- Varied projects across cars, trucks, and motorcycles
- Experienced and capable team environment
- Growing business with a new flagship facility
Apply Now
You may apply via Seek (preferred): View Seek Listing
Alternatively, you may email your resume to
If applying by email, please include a brief note outlining your experience with classic or pre-1990s vehicles.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially.
