Hire Controller

Neos Recruitment Ltd; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Neos Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Parts Controller in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The role focuses on ensuring parts are available for engineers, maintaining stock accuracy and coordinating with suppliers to support workshop operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in parts control, stock management, and a proactive approach to ensuring parts availability, aligning with a growing equipment hire and service business. On-site, full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Parts Controller or similar role.
• Experience in plant hire, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, automotive or engineering.
• Good organisational and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of spare parts and components.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure inventory levels are monitored.
• Source parts from suppliers, obtaining competitive prices and checking availability.
• Liaise with workshop engineers, field service engineers and other internal departments to identify parts requirements.
• Process parts orders, deliveries, returns and warranty claims where applicable.
• Ensure parts are correctly identified, labelled and stored.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to avoid delays to repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised parts department.

Skills

Parts control/stock management

Stock management

Supplier liaison

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Parts Controller

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire

Salary: Up to £30 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing equipment hire and service business looking for an organised and proactive Parts Controller to join their team in Grantham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in parts, stock control or a plant hire, automotive, agricultural or engineering environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the correct parts are available when needed, supporting engineers and keeping the workshop and service operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of spare parts and components.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure inventory levels are monitored.
• Source parts from suppliers, obtaining competitive prices and checking availability.
• Liaise with workshop engineers, field service engineers and other internal departments to identify parts requirements.
• Process parts orders, deliveries, returns and warranty claims where applicable.
• Ensure parts are correctly identified, labelled and stored.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to avoid delays to repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised parts department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Parts Controller, Parts Advisor, Storesperson or similar role.
• Experience within plant hire, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, automotive or engineering would be advantageous.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, engineers and colleagues.
• Comfortable using computer systems to manage stock, orders and inventory.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ensuring parts are available when required.

The Package

• Salary of up to £30 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a growing equipment business.
• A varied role supporting workshop and service operations.
• Long-term career development opportunities.