Parts Manager

TH Consultants Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream app

Flexible working

Cycle to Work

Virtual GP & EAP

Discounts

Job summary

TH Consultants Recruitment Specialists Ltd in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Parts Manager for a busy commercial vehicle repair operation. You will lead the parts department, ensuring parts availability and timely delivery to keep repairs moving.

The role focuses on stock control, supplier negotiations and strong internal partnerships with technicians and workshop teams to minimise delays and maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts management or senior parts roles.
• Strong knowledge of parts ordering processes and stock control.
• Experience in the motor trade, accident repair, commercial vehicle or automotive sector.
• Strong supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and web-based systems.
• Excellent communication with workshop teams and colleagues.
• Commercial focus on controlling costs and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the parts department.
• Source, order and manage parts ensuring availability and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and availability.
• Monitor orders, shortages, backorders, returns and discrepancies.
• Check incoming parts for accuracy and quality; resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices and stock movements.
• Manage stock levels and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Technicians, Workshop Controllers and VDA teams.
• Identify and resolve parts issues to minimise repair delays.
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, organised department.

Skills

Automotive Parts

Parts Management

Stock Control

Supplier Relationships

IT Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Cost Awareness

Tools

Excel

Email & Web Systems

Job description

TH Consultants Recruitment Specialists Ltd | Full time

Parts Manager

Sunderland, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/09/2026

Take the next step in your automotive career

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Parts Manager to join a busy and growing commercial vehicle repair operation in Sunderland .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive parts professional who is confident managing parts operations, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring technicians and workshop teams have the parts they need to keep repairs moving efficiently.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining an organised, commercially focused parts operation while delivering excellent service to both internal teams and customers.

Requirements

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the parts department.
  
• Source, order and manage parts efficiently, ensuring availability, competitive pricing and timely delivery.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate effectively on pricing and availability.
  
• Monitor parts orders and proactively manage shortages, delays, backorders, returns and discrepancies.
  
• Check incoming parts for accuracy, quality and damage and resolve any issues promptly.
  
• Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices, credits and stock movements.
  
• Manage stock levels and ensure effective inventory control.
  
• Work closely with Technicians, Workshop Controllers and VDA teams to ensure parts are available when required.
  
• Help minimise repair delays by proactively identifying and resolving parts issues.
  
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  
• Maintain a safe, secure and organised parts department.
  
• Ensure all company procedures, Health & Safety requirements and industry standards are followed.
  

29 days' holiday including public holidays, with additional days for long service

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Virtual GP appointments and Employee Assistance Programme

High street and vehicle maintenance discounts

Fully funded accredited training through Steer Academy

Excellent opportunities for career progression

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an automotive Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor or senior Parts Advisor role .
  
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, ordering processes and stock control.
  
• Experience within the motor trade, accident repair, commercial vehicle or automotive sector .
  
• Strong supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good IT skills, including Excel, email and web-based systems.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with workshop teams.
  
• Commercial awareness with a focus on controlling costs and improving efficiency.
  
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Parts professional looking to take ownership of a busy parts operation and develop their career within a growing commercial vehicle repair environment.

If you have strong automotive parts experience, excellent organisational skills and a passion for keeping workshops running efficiently, we want to hear from you.