Parts Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Salford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

OTE up to £56,000

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

Vertu Land Rover Bolton, part of Vertu Motors plc, seeks an experienced Parts Manager to lead one of the dealership's largest parts operations. You will drive service levels, stock control, profitability and staff engagement.

You will manage about 23 colleagues across Parts Advisors, Drivers and Goods In, build strong supplier relationships, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a hands-on, commercially minded leader committed to development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Manager within the automotive industry (essential).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A commercially focused approach with the ability to drive departmental performance.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience managing stock, budgets, and operational processes.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a large parts department to achieve operational and commercial objectives.
• Managing stock control, inventory accuracy, and parts availability.
• Driving departmental efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing colleagues to reach their full potential.
• Ensuring all processes and procedures are followed consistently and effectively.
• Building strong working relationships across the dealership and manufacturer network.
• Delivering an exceptional experience for both internal and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Customer service

Budgeting

Planning

Process adherence

Problem solving

Job description

Vertu Land Rover Bolton

Vertu Motors is proud to represent Jaguar Land Rover, two iconic British brands renowned for luxury, performance, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.

We are looking for an experienced Parts Manager to join our successful team at Vertu Land Rover Bolton.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the largest parts operations within both the Jaguar Land Rover network and the Vertu Motors Group. Joining a high-performing dealership with a highly experienced and stable team, you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing your people, and delivering continued commercial success in a well-established business with ambitious growth plans.

Salary And Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required to support operational requirements, with occasional Saturday working as needed.

In Return, We Offer

• Basic salary of £45,000
• OTE of up to £56,000
• Company car
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About The Role

As Parts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the department's performance, ensuring the highest standards of customer service, stock management, profitability, and team engagement.

You’ll lead a team of approximately 23 colleagues, including Parts Advisors, Drivers, Goods In staff, an Assistant Parts Manager, and Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and developing a large parts department to achieve operational and commercial objectives
• Managing stock control, inventory accuracy, and parts availability
• Driving departmental efficiency, productivity, and profitability
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing colleagues to reach their full potential
• Ensuring all processes and procedures are followed consistently and effectively
• Building strong working relationships across the dealership and manufacturer network
• Delivering an exceptional experience for both internal and external customers

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Parts Manager within the automotive industry (essential)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A commercially focused approach with the ability to drive departmental performance
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience managing stock, budgets, and operational processes
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service

Why Vertu Motors?

At Vertu Motors, we invest more in our colleagues than any other motor retailer. You'll be joining a successful business that values and supports its people, offering genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and retail discounts
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Company Pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out employment checks, including references, address and credit history checks. A criminal record and driving licence check may also be required.