Parts Supervisor

Tru Talent; Farringdon; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking an experienced Parts Supervisor to manage a busy parts department in Exeter. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, leading a team of parts advisors and drivers, and maintaining stock accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in the commercial vehicle or automotive sector and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £36,832 per year with a weekly commitment of 40 hours plus Saturday work on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a parts department, ideally within the commercial vehicle or automotive sector.
• Hands-on experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the parts department and workflow.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing the parts team including advisors, drivers, and apprentices.
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and inventory control.
• Ensuring timely and efficient parts ordering and delivery.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Monitoring departmental performance and reporting to senior management.

Skills

Supervising a parts department

Customer service

Inventory control

Team leadership

Job description

Parts Supervisor / Parts Manager / Parts Team Leader Exeter

Location : Exeter

Salary : £36,832 per year

Hours : 40 hours per week plus Saturday morning on a rota (one in four)

Parts Supervisor Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Parts Supervisor / Parts Manager / Parts Team Leader to oversee a busy parts department in Exeter. You will be responsible for managing a small but busy team including two parts advisors, two parts delivery drivers, and an apprentice, ensuring smooth operations, stock accuracy, and excellent customer service.

This role suits someone with proven experience supervising a parts department, ideally within the commercial vehicle or automotive sector. You will be hands‑on when needed but also able to lead, coach, and develop your team.

Key Responsibilities of the Parts Supervisor / Parts Manager

• Managing daily operations of the parts department and workflow
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing the parts team including advisors, drivers, and apprentices
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and inventory control
• Ensuring timely and efficient parts ordering and delivery
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Monitoring departmental performance and reporting to senior management
• Supporting the wider workshop and operational team as needed

Skills and Qualifications Required

Previous experience supervising a parts department, ideally in CV or automotive Strong...