Parts Department Supervisor

Sealey Tools; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

23–25 days holiday (pro-rata for part‑

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sealey is recruiting a Parts Department Supervisor based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will support the manager in the Parts Department, manage part numbers and BOMs, place orders, and assist with stock control and QC issues. The role requires leadership, technical knowledge of workshop tools, and strong teamwork to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a parts/ops team is essential.
• Solid understanding of workshop tools and parts diagrams.
• Proactive in maintaining accurate stock and BOM records.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in running the Parts Department.
• Create part numbers, BOMs and parts diagrams.
• Place new parts orders per company policy.
• Answer calls and suggest alternatives for out-of-stock items.
• Identify un-labelled parts arriving into stock.
• Assist with QC issues for spare parts and liaise with Workshop/QC.
• Assist with stock control and stock management as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

AX

Excel

Adobe tools

Tools

AX

Microsoft Excel

Adobe software

Job description

Here at Sealey, we are seeking to recruit a Parts Department Supervisor to join our team based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.

The Company

Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors.

Responsibilities as our Parts Department Supervisor will include:

• To support the manager in the overall running of the Parts Department
• Creation of new part numbers, bill of materials and parts diagrams
• Placing new parts orders in accordance with the company policy
• Answer calls from our Call Centre and suggest alternative parts to use for out-of-stock products
• Assist with identification of un-labelled parts arriving into stock
• Assist with resolving QC issues for spare parts, including liaising with Workshop / QC
• Assist with stock control and stock management when required

What we’re looking for in our Parts Department Supervisor :

• PC Literate with good keyboard skills
• Previous leadership experience
• Technical knowledge and understanding of workshop tools and machinery and their repair procedures
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-motivated and the ability to work well in a team
• Knowledge of AX, Excel and Adobe products as desirable, although full training will be given

Benefits our Parts Department Supervisor will receive:

• Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
• Free on-site parking