Bus Parts Specialist – Fleet Uptime & Supply Chain

BYD EUROPE; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Scottish Widows workplace pension

Commuting Allowance

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

25 days paid holidays + public holiday

Private Health care

Department & company-wide team buildin

Team building events

Job summary

BYD Europe in Reading is seeking a Parts Specialist (Bus Industry) to identify, source, order and manage spare parts for buses and related systems, ensuring uptime and minimal downtime for service operations.

You will handle parts requests, maintain inventory accuracy, raise POs and liaise with suppliers while supporting warranty processes and service teams. A diploma/degree in automotive or logistics and 2+ years’ parts ops experience are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline.
• 2+ years experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, truck, or bus parts operations.
• Knowledge of bus systems including powertrain, braking, suspension, HVAC, electrical, and body components.

Responsibilities

• Identify bus spare parts using EPC systems, technical manuals, VIN/chassis information and engineering drawings.
• Process parts requests from workshop technicians and fleet customers.
• Ensure timely parts availability for maintenance and repairs.
• Raise purchase orders and track supplier deliveries; liaise on pricing, lead times and availability.
• Provide technical parts support to service teams and customers; prepare quotations and process sales orders.
• Support warranty claims and coordinate return-to-vendor processes.

Skills

Automotive parts operations

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

Diploma or degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

BYD Europe in Reading is seeking a Parts Specialist (Bus Industry) to identify, source, order and manage spare parts for buses and related systems, ensuring uptime and minimal downtime for service operations.

You will handle parts requests, maintain inventory accuracy, raise POs and liaise with suppliers while supporting warranty processes and service teams. A diploma/degree in automotive or logistics and 2+ years’ parts ops experience are required.