Parts Manager
Location: Crawley
Starting Salary: Up to £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5h week
Extras / Benefits: 30 Days Holiday, Ongoing Training & Career Development
Are you an experienced Parts Manager looking for the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and established accident repair centre, where you will take responsibility for the parts operation while developing your skills and experience with a clear progression pathway into Workshop Control.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accident repair operations, excellent organisational skills and the ambition to progress into a more senior operational position. You will play a key role in ensuring the workshop has the right parts, at the right time, while working closely with the management team to maintain productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities of a Parts Manager/Workshop Controller:
Managing the day-to-day parts operation within a busy accident repair centre
Ordering, sourcing and controlling parts to ensure availability for workshop requirements
Monitoring stock levels, managing returns and maintaining accurate parts records
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
Working closely with the Workshop Controller and Production Management team to support repair schedules
Ensuring parts are correctly allocated to repair jobs and delays are minimised
Monitoring parts costs, margins and profitability
Maintaining an organised, efficient and safe parts department
Supporting the wider workshop operation and developing an understanding of production planning, workflow management and technician performance
Working towards a progression into Workshop Control, taking on additional responsibilities as experience develops
Skills and Qualifications for a Parts Manager/Workshop Controller:
Essential
Previous experience within a Parts Manager, Parts Advisor or Parts Controller role
Experience within the automotive industry, ideally within an accident repair centre or bodyshop environment
Strong knowledge of vehicle parts, ordering processes and supplier management
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
A proactive approach to problem-solving and minimising operational delays
A strong understanding of the importance of workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction
A genuine ambition to progress into Workshop Control and wider operational management
Desirable
Previous experience within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
Knowledge of accident repair processes, estimating and repair planning
Experience using automotive parts and workshop management systems
Exposure to workshop control, production planning or technician management
A relevant automotive qualification
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Parts Manager to develop their career within a well-established accident repair centre, with the opportunity to progress into Workshop Control and take on greater responsibility within the business.
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