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Part-Time Retail Assistant

Genuine Parts Company · Henderson, Waitakere

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Interview prep

Be ready for retail scenarios: finding a part under time pressure, handling a sold-out item, and balancing speed with accuracy. Ask how this Henderson site is branded (e.g., NAPA), typical shift hours, and training for catalogue systems.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want flexible hours in parts retail with a large, established distributor. Less ideal if you need full-time hours, remote work, or a pure office role.

Day in the role

As a part-time retail assistant for Genuine Parts Company (often via a NAPA or similar counter), you would greet customers, look up parts, pull stock, process sales, and keep shelves tidy on a fixed shift pattern. Expect busy counter peaks, phone inquiries, and hands-on warehouse or store floor work rather than desk work.

Skills to emphasize

Build product knowledge (common auto/industrial parts), point-of-sale comfort, and clear customer communication. No formal cert path is specified for this listing; on-the-job parts lookup and stock handling matter most.

FAQ from this listing

Who is Genuine Parts Company?

GPC is a major U.S.-based parts distributor (ticker GPC) known for NAPA and industrial brands, with operations including Australasia.

Is this role remote?

No—this listing is on-site retail support, not remote.

What news surrounds GPC lately?

Trade and finance outlets have covered a possible large bid involving NAPA and how that could reshape the auto-parts aftermarket.

Company facts (cached)

Website: genpt.com

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is an American automotive and industrial parts distributor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established by brothers Carlyle and Malcolm Fraser in 1928, the company has approximately 60,000 employees. In addition to the United States, GPC has operated in Australasia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom. GPC's subsidiaries include industrial parts distributor Motion as well as NAPA Auto Parts, which primarily sells parts in North America.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Part Time Retail Assistant | Repco Henderson — Genuine Parts Company, Henderson, Waitakere Role Overview We are seeking a Part Time Retail Assistant to join our friendly and fun team at Repco Henderson. This role offers the opportunity to work with one of the biggest brands in the automotive industry, Repco, which is a leader in the automotive aftermarket parts market and widely recognised in Australia and New Zealand. Key Responsibilities Serving customers and providing excellent customer service on Saturdays from 8am-5:30pm and Sundays from 9am-5pm Assisting with inventory management and ensuring the store is well-stocked and organised Supporting team members in a collaborative environment to ensure smooth operations Participating in training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in automotive parts and customer service Skills & Qualifications A strong customer service orientation Basic understanding of the automotive industry is beneficial but not required, as on-the-job training will be provided Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Punctuality and reliability are essential for this role Working at Genuine Parts Company As a Part Time Retail Assistant at Repco Henderson, you can look forward to working with a friendly team in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills while earning competitive part-time wages. Additionally, staff discounts are available for you and your immediate family. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Join our team today and become part of a brand that stands for quality, expertise, and knowledge in the automotive aftermarket parts market.

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