Parts Manager

Solus - an Aviva company; Castleford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension

33 days holiday

Aviva product discounts

Save As You Earn scheme

Parental leave

Group Income Protection

24/7 GP access

Job summary

Solus, an Aviva company, is seeking a Parts Lead who will centralise parts sourcing, oversee goods handling and drive efficient repair workflows. You will collaborate across sites, resolve supply challenges and mentor a small team of Parts Assistants to uphold high standards and dependable parts operations.

The role blends hands-on technical oversight with leadership and problem‑solving, emphasizing relationship building, judgement and teamwork to support safe, timely repairs for customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and coordinate a parts or supply function.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence making practical, commercial decisions that support repair flow.
• Clear communication with technicians, suppliers and site leaders.
• A calm, structured approach to prioritising competing demands.
• A full UK driving licence, with confidence supporting site vehicle movements when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee parts ordering, sourcing and supplier coordination.
• Manage goods-in, goods-out, returns and organised storage of parts and consumables.
• Monitor parts lead times, availability and trends, sharing clear updates with the wider site.
• Support cost control through accurate ordering and invoice/credit note processing.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify parts-related delays or inefficiencies and work to resolve them.
• Support and develop Parts Assistants, setting clear expectations and standards.
• Ensure parts processes align with health, safety and company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Decision making

Communication

Prioritisation

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

At Solus, the Parts Lead is critical to the success of the business. This role sits at the centre of site performance, working collaboratively with the wider operational team and with other Parts Leads across the group to ensure parts are sourced efficiently and repairs progress without unnecessary delay. Rather than operating in isolation, the Parts Lead plays a key role in cross‑site collaboration, sharing knowledge, solving supply challenges together and supporting consistent, right‑first‑time repairs for our customers. Your influence extends beyond your own site, contributing to how we operate as a network. You’ll also lead and support a small team of Parts Assistants, setting standards, encouraging good practice and creating an organised, dependable parts operation that the rest of the site can rely on. This is a role where relationships, judgement and teamwork are just as important as technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee parts ordering, sourcing and supplier coordination
• Manage goods‑in, goods‑out, returns and organised storage of parts and consumables
• Monitor parts lead times, availability and trends, sharing clear updates with the wider site
• Support cost control through accurate ordering and invoice / credit note processing
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Identify parts‑related delays or inefficiencies and work to resolve them
• Support and develop Parts Assistants, setting clear expectations and standards
• Ensure parts processes align with health, safety and company policy

This is a role that blends hands‑on technical oversight with leadership and problem‑solving.

Qualifications

You’ll bring:

• The ability to lead and coordinate a parts or supply function
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Confidence making practical, commercial decisions that support repair flow
• Clear communication with technicians, suppliers and site leaders
• A calm, structured approach to prioritising competing demands
• A full UK driving licence, with confidence supporting site vehicle movements when required

Experience may come from automotive parts, logistics, supply chain, warehouse leadership, retail operations or similar environments. Transferable skills matter more than sector labels.

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award‑winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.