Parts Supervisor

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run company in the automotive sector is looking for a Parts Supervisor to manage parts operations in Colchester. Key responsibilities include stock management, procuring parts, and liaising with service teams. Candidates should have experience in the automotive industry, possess strong customer service skills, and a full UK driving licence is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum and includes benefits such as 25 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays

Company pension scheme

Company vehicle for business use

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive parts/service industry is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy parts department effectively.
• Strong telephone manner and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal stock levels and procure parts and equipment.
• Handle incoming parts enquiries via phone and email.
• Work closely with service department to support Engineers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

IT systems proficiency

Education

Full UK driving licence

Forklift truck licence (advantage)

Job description

Parts Supervisor – Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who pride themselves on being a highly successful, family-run company with over 40 years of experience in the Commercial Vehicle Sector. They are currently on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Parts Supervisor to join their vibrant team on a permanent basis at their state-of-the-art facilities in Colchester, Essex.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary of £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays plus your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Company Vehicle for business use
• Full time employment within a friendly family run business: working Monday- Friday 8am-5pm + overtime opportunities.

About the role

As the successful Parts Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the parts department and workshop. You will be reporting to the Parts Manager as well as managing stock levels, coordinate parts purchases, and liaise with various departments to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal stock levels within the parts department and Engineers' vans and procure parts and equipment to support all company operations.
• Handle incoming parts enquiries via phone, email, and trade counter.
• Work closely with the service department to provide efficient parts support to Engineers.
• Organise the delivery of parts to Engineers and customers as needed.
• Oversee the management of workshop tooling and equipment, including certification, compliance and ensuring all parts-related paperwork is processed efficiently.
• Manage company waste streams, including lubricants, philtres, and recyclables and ensure compliance within the parts department and workshop.

About you

As a Parts Supervisor, you will be a team player who values collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience within the Automotive parts/service industry, excellent customer service skills, and a knack for IT systems, we want to hear from you! You should be capable of managing a busy, multi-franchise parts department, possess an excellent telephone manner and customer service skills, and be comfortable with IT operating systems. You should be adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team, and ideally, have experience within the Automotive parts/service industry. A full UK driving licence is required, and a forklift truck licence is an advantage.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Parts Supervisor position and would like to join this company, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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