Parts Interpreter

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Discounts on retail, fuel and services

Employee referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Flexible start times

Springvale or Truganina branch

Job summary

Adaptalift in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Parts Interpreter to join our growing Parts Team. In this busy role you will handle parts enquiries from customers and internal technicians, ensuring timely and accurate supply of parts.

You will bring at least three years’ experience, exposure to automotive or heavy plant parts, and proficiency with ERP systems. A strong customer service focus and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a Parts Interpreter.
• Exposure to automotive, materials handling, earthmoving or heavy plant parts.
• Demonstrated competency using ERP systems.
• Experience using electronic parts manuals.
• Experience with Hyster, Yale, JCB or similar products would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer parts enquiries, identify parts and check stock availability.
• Monitor and respond to parts email enquiries with regular updates.
• Order and receipting stock accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Parts Interpreter

ERP systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Electronic parts manuals

Hyster/Yale/JCB experience

Job description

About Us Adaptalift is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing materials handling hire and sales companies.

With more than 40 years of heritage as a privately owned, family-operated business, we employ over 700 people across Australia and expanded into New Zealand in 2025. Our team makes a difference for customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business, with safety at the forefront of everything we do.

The Role We’re looking for an experienced Parts Interpreter to join our growing

Parts Team in Melbourne, with the opportunity to be based at either our Springvale or Truganina branch. In this busy and varied role, you’ll handle parts enquiries from customers and internal technicians, ensuring the timely and accurate supply of parts.

What’s In It For

• You The opportunity to play a key role within our Melbourne Parts TeamA supportive team in a thriving company
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Retail, supermarket, fuel and services discounts
• Employee referral rewards and wellbeing support
• Monday to Friday hours, with some flexibility around start and finish times (typically 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)Opportunity to be based at either our Springvale or Truganina branch

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responding to customer parts enquiries, identifying the correct parts and checking stock availability
• Monitoring and responding to parts email enquiries, with regular updates for internal and external customers
• Ordering and receipting stock accurately and efficiently

What You’ll Bring

• At least three years’ experience as a Parts Interpreter
• Exposure to automotive, materials handling, earthmoving or heavy plant parts
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• High customer service standards and strong communication skills
• Demonstrated competency using ERP systems
• Experience using electronic parts manuals
• Experience with Hyster, Yale, JCB or similar products would be an advantage