Parts Manager

Parts Manager

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Parts Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in parts management, stock control and supplier relationships to take responsibility for the efficient procurement, storage and distribution of parts and materials.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of parts to support vehicle builds, refurbishments, maintenance and repair operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, order, receive and maintain stock levels of parts and materials.

• Manage parts requirements for vehicle builds, refurbishments, maintenance and repairs.

• Oversee shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.

• Issue parts to jobs accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure effective stock control.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, materials handling and supply chain workflows.

• Track and process warranty claims and supplier returns.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing and terms where appropriate and monitor supplier performance.

• Maintain the parts management software, ensuring records and information are kept accurate and up to date.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure parts are available when required and operational requirements are met.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working within a parts environment, ideally in an automotive, commercial vehicle, engineering or similar setting.

• Strong knowledge of parts procurement, stock control and inventory management.

• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.

• A keen eye for detail, particularly when dealing with inventory and documentation.

• Good communication and supplier relationship management skills.

• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy operational environment.

• Experience using parts or inventory management software.

• A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.

What's on Offer

• £33,000 – £35,000 per annum

• Full-time position

• Opportunity to join an established and busy operation

• A varied role with responsibility across procurement, stock control and parts management

• The opportunity to make a real impact on operational efficiency

If you have previous experience in a parts environment and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you