Parts Quotation Specialist

Stacatruc; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A material handling solutions provider in Thatcham seeks an administrator for a temporary position covering maternity leave. Responsibilities include liaising with customers, obtaining supplier quotes, and identifying forklift parts. The ideal candidate has experience in material handling or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a starting salary of £26,000 and various perks, with potential for extension into a permanent role.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Long-term service recognition

Pension scheme

Optional well-being sessions

Costco Card

Qualifications

• Candidates with relevant parts experience from any background will be considered.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Competency in Microsoft and data systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Parts Team and customers.
• Contact customers for approval on quotations.
• Liaise with the Parts Manager for team support.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Identify parts for forklifts.

Skills

Experience in Material Handling / plant / equipment hire

Good verbal and written communication skills

Competency with Microsoft & data systems

Good time management

Takes initiative

Able to work unsupervised

Job description

Overview

Can we utilise your administration and organisational skills? Do you take pride in your work?

£26,000. Salary pro-rata

⚙️ Free on-site parking

⚙️ This is a temporary 9 month maternity cover position

23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (all pro-rata for the contract period)

⚙️ Cycle to work scheme

⚙️ Life Assurance

⚙️ Long-term service recognition

⚙️ Pension scheme, inc Ethical Fund to build retirement pot!

⚙️ Optional well-being sessions each week

⚙️ Costco Card

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you have lots of energy and are motivated?

Would you like to join us in our brand new re-fitted “Part Department.” One of our superstars based at HQ Thatcham is going on maternity leave so are you available?

Have you become part of the furniture and are in need of a change? This position will initially be for 9 months. As we are a forward-thinking company that invest in our employees and due to expansion, we feel that we may be in a position at the end of the 9 months to extended or even create a permanent position... As we are constantly growing here!

Can you spot parts like a pro?

We need your forward thinking and skills to complete quotations to repair our customers forklift trucks, identify parts, liaise with our suppliers and support the other members of the team. Because we are independent every challenge is new and different. The parts department is a key part of our business that facilitates and aids our Service and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• To work alongside the Parts Team and our amazing customers.
• Contacting our customers to get their approval on quotations sent for repairs.
• Liaising with the Parts Manager to help and support our busy team.
• Get quotations from our suppliers.
• Identify parts for the many forklifts we work on.
• Work in a busy and fast-paced department.
• Able to plan and organise work.
• 8am - 5pm Mon-Thurs (with 1 hour lunch) and 8am - 4:30pm Fri (with half an hour lunch).
• Temporary 9 month maternity cover with possible extension / permanent position.
• Immediate start and all training will be provided.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates with experience in Material Handling / plant / equipment hire preferred; candidates with relevant parts experience from any background will be considered.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Competency with use of Microsoft & data systems
• Good time management
• Takes initiative and cares
• Able to work unsupervised as required

About the Company and Diversity

Our mission is to independently support businesses in optimising the movement of materials and products. We deliver exceptional service and sustainable solutions for our customers and strive for a better working environment for our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer that values equality, diversity and inclusion. Note: some roles may require DBS, Credit or Security Clearance checks. This includes staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community.

How to apply

We would love to hear from you, please submit your application. Genuine vacancies are advertised directly on the Stacatruc jobsite. Stacatruc uses carefully selected preferred partners to advertise current vacancies via associated job boards attached to our ATS.