PARTS MANAGER

Take the next step in your automotive career

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Parts Manager to join a busy and growing commercial vehicle repair operation in Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive parts professional who is confident managing parts operations, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring technicians and workshop teams have the parts they need to keep repairs moving efficiently.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining an organised, commercially focused parts operation while delivering excellent service to both internal teams and customers.

Requirements

Benefits

£34,000 salary

29 days' holiday including public holidays, with additional days for long service

Pension contributions

Referral bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Flexible working opportunities

VIP Awards colleague recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Virtual GP appointments and Employee Assistance Programme

High street and vehicle maintenance discounts

Fully funded accredited training through Steer Academy

Excellent opportunities for career progression

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an automotive Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor or senior Parts Advisor role.
  
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, ordering processes and stock control.
  
• Experience within the motor trade, accident repair, commercial vehicle or automotive sector.
  
• Strong supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good IT skills, including Excel, email and web-based systems.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with workshop teams.
  
• Commercial awareness with a focus on controlling costs and improving efficiency.
  
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Parts professional looking to take ownership of a busy parts operation and develop their career within a growing commercial vehicle repair environment.

If you have strong automotive parts experience, excellent organisational skills and a passion for keeping workshops running efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Apply today!