Fleet Parts & Service Manager — Keep Vehicles Moving

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

On-site parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a detail‑driven Parts and Service Manager to oversee stock control for a specialist vehicle fleet in Oxfordshire. You will manage parts movement, defects logging, and maintenance scheduling to keep downtime to a minimum and fleet availability high.

The role emphasizes accurate admin, strong organisation, and effective supplier communication as the team supports fast-growing client operations across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy with inventory control systems for stores/parts operations.
• Knowledge of vehicles and some mechanical experience or parts management is ideal.
• Stores experience in a mechanical/garage environment or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills for invoice queries and supplier setup.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act principles, including safe lifting up to 20kg.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the stock control process including ordering, allocation and parts in/out to reduce time off the road.
• Log defects into the Vehicle Management System to keep records up to date.
• Generate daily reports on vehicles that are off road or have issues.
• Ensure MOTs, servicing and preventative maintenance are booked to meet KPIs.
• Oversee parts ordering, supplier engagement and procurement through clear communication.
• Support coach building work streams and coordinate parts for ongoing work.
• Run parts storage and stocktaking with correct allocation to vehicles.
• Manage return and disposal of unused parts and surcharges.
• Set up new supplier accounts and source required products.

Skills

Inventory control systems

Vehicle knowledge

Store experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

UK driving licence

Vehicle Management System experience

Tools

Vehicle Management System

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a detail‑driven Parts and Service Manager to oversee stock control for a specialist vehicle fleet in Oxfordshire. You will manage parts movement, defects logging, and maintenance scheduling to keep downtime to a minimum and fleet availability high.

The role emphasizes accurate admin, strong organisation, and effective supplier communication as the team supports fast-growing client operations across multiple industries.