Parts Manager: Path to Workshop Control in Auto Body

Tru Talent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday

Ongoing Training & Career Development

Job summary

Tru Talent in Crawley is seeking a proactive Parts Manager/Workshop Controller to lead the daily parts operation for a busy accident repair centre. You will source, stock, allocate, and control parts to support workshop schedules while building strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

This role offers a clear progression path into Workshop Control, with opportunities to develop stock management, production planning, and technician management skills in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Parts Manager, Parts Advisor or Parts Controller.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle parts and ordering processes.
• Experience with supplier management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day parts operation within a busy accident repair centre.
• Ordering, sourcing and controlling parts to ensure availability for workshop requirements.
• Monitoring stock levels, managing returns and maintaining accurate parts records.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Working closely with the Workshop Controller and Production Management team to support repair schedules.
• Ensuring parts are correctly allocated to repair jobs and delays are minimised.
• Monitoring parts costs, margins and profitability.
• Maintaining an organised, efficient and safe parts department.
• Supporting the wider workshop operation and developing an understanding of production planning, workflow management and technician performance.
• Working towards progression into Workshop Control and taking on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Parts management experience

Automotive industry knowledge

Supplier management

Stock control

Workshop control focus

Job description

Tru Talent in Crawley is seeking a proactive Parts Manager/Workshop Controller to lead the daily parts operation for a busy accident repair centre. You will source, stock, allocate, and control parts to support workshop schedules while building strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

This role offers a clear progression path into Workshop Control, with opportunities to develop stock management, production planning, and technician management skills in a