Parts Controller

Interaction Recruitment Group; Grantham; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Parts Controller in Grantham to source, order and manage spare parts for forklift trucks and related equipment. You will ensure timely delivery and maintain accurate stock records in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing requests while delivering excellent customer service. A full UK driving licence may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts control, administration or coordination.
• Experience in forklift, plant, automotive, agricultural, or industrial equipment sectors.
• Good knowledge of spare parts and part-number identification.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate ordering, receipt and distribution of spare parts.
• Identify and source parts for various forklift makes/models.
• Handle parts enquiries from customers, engineers and internal teams.
• Prepare quotations and process orders/purchase orders.
• Maintain stock records and perform stock checks.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishments.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding availability, pricing and delivery times.
• Arrange urgent parts deliveries to minimise downtime.
• Monitor outstanding orders and backorders.

Connaissances

Parts coordination

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Supplier management

Communication

Customer service

IT literacy

Independence

Outils

ERP systems

Stock control software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Parts Controller

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (42.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break)
Benefits: 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension and career development opportunities

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a growing materials handling solutions business for an experienced Parts Controller to join their team in Grantham.

Working closely with the Service Controller, service engineers and wider sales and service teams, you will be responsible for sourcing, ordering and managing spare parts for forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.

This is a varied, fast-paced role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, receipt and distribution of forklift truck spare parts.

• Identify and source parts for a range of forklift makes and models.

• Handle parts enquiries from customers, service engineers and internal teams.

• Prepare quotations and process sales orders and purchase orders.

• Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular stock checks.

• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment orders when required.

• Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors regarding availability, pricing and delivery times.

• Arrange urgent parts deliveries to engineers and customers to minimise equipment downtime.

• Monitor outstanding orders and backorders, keeping customers and engineers informed.

• Manage parts returns, warranty claims and incorrect or damaged deliveries.

• Update parts and stock information using the company's computer system, Protean.

• Maintain an organised and efficient parts storage area.

• Work closely with service and workshop teams to ensure parts are available when needed.

• Ensure invoices, delivery notes and purchasing documentation are accurate.

• Respond to parts-related queries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a parts control, parts administration or parts coordination role.

• Experience within the forklift, plant, automotive, agricultural or industrial equipment sectors.

• Good knowledge of spare parts and part-number identification.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• The ability to prioritise urgent requests and work effectively under pressure.

• Good supplier management and negotiation skills.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using stock control or ERP systems.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider service team.

A full UK driving licence may be required, depending on the role's operational needs.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.

• 24 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

• Company pension scheme.

• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.

• The opportunity to join a growing