Parts Manager

NEOS Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Parts Manager for a busy depot in Sittingbourne, Kent. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations of the parts department, drive sales performance, and maintain stock accuracy while providing exceptional support to internal teams and external customers. Key qualifications include proven experience in parts management, strong OEM product knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Training and career development

Working with premium OEM brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Parts Manager or Senior Parts Advisor.
• Strong product knowledge of OEM equipment like JCB or Caterpillar.
• Commercial awareness focused on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the parts department.
• Source, price, and supply parts for construction machinery.
• Drive parts sales performance and maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stock management

Customer service

Tools

Stock management systems

Parts ordering systems

Job description

Parts Manager

Sittingbourne - Kent

£50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a leading construction equipment dealer who are looking to recruit a Parts Manager to oversee operations at their busy Kent depot (Sittingbourne) . This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable business representing some of the industry’s most recognised plant and machinery brands.

You’ll be responsible for managing the parts department, driving sales performance, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring exceptional support to both internal teams and external customers across the construction, plant hire, and civil engineering sectors throughout England & Scotland.

The Role

• Manage day-to-day operations of the parts department, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Source, price, and supply parts for a range of construction plant and heavy machinery.
• Oversee inventory control, stock ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Support field service engineers and workshop teams with accurate parts identification.
• Drive parts sales performance and profitability through effective management and customer service.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Parts Manager or Senior Parts Advisor within the construction plant , or agricultural sectors.
• Strong product knowledge of OEM equipment such as JCB, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, or Volvo (advantageous) .
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a focus on customer satisfaction and department performance.
• Proficient in using stock management and parts ordering systems.
• Based in or commutable to Sittingbourne , with a full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £50,000 – £65,000 basic salary
• Training and career development with a respected national dealer network
• Opportunity to work with premium OEM brands and a supportive management team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Parts professional to take the next step in their career with a well-established name in the construction equipment sector.

If you’re ready to lead a parts department for a market-leading brand, apply today.