HGV Parts Manager

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Ireland is seeking a proactive Parts Operations Lead to oversee the daily running of the parts department across workshop, warehouse and logistics interfaces. You will drive accuracy in parts identification, stock control and supplier liaison to support car transporter fleets.

Role focuses on hands-on leadership, process improvements and delivering high service levels. A strong admin background, vehicle experience and a clean driving license are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills.
• Commercial vehicle experience and preferably car transporter familiarity.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Management experience as part of a wider Parts team
• Full clean driving license – Class B.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the parts team, including performance reviews, scheduling, and training to ensure high departmental standards.
• Provide an efficient service to the workshop technical staff by accurately identifying commercial vehicle parts using parts IT systems, and oversee the entire parts supply chain to meet workshop demands.
• Strategically order, organise, and maintain optimal parts stock levels. Establish and enforce policies for inventory accuracy, including conducting and overseeing daily stock control checks.
• Manage the parts department budget, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation through parts sales.
• Oversee and maintain department housekeeping duties, ensuring a safe, clean, and organised working environment compliant with NVD policies.
• Coordinate and consolidate NVD related material. Ensure all parts operations are working in accordance with the policies and procedures of NVD and relevant regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong administration

Vehicle experience

Organised

Multitasking

Team management

Problem solving

Full driving license

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Role Summary

Leads and oversees the daily operations of the parts department, ensuring the workshop and technical staff receive accurate, timely commercial vehicle parts support with a strong emphasis on car transporter fleets. This role combines hands-on inventory control, supply chain management, and strict compliance with company safety and operational standards. Acting as the primary operational link between the workshop, warehouse, and logistics teams, the successful candidate will champion continuous process improvement, maintain high service standards for driver walk-in queries, and foster an efficient, organised, and collaborative department.

Pay and Benefits

• Annual Salary €50,700
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Staff Purchase Schemes:
• Tyres
• Tools
• Bike to Work
• Discounted Gym Membership

Requirements

• Strong administration skills.
• Commercial vehicle experience and preferably car transporter familiarity.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail essential.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under strict deadlines is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Management experience as part of a wider Parts team
• Good problem solver.
• Full clean driving license – Class B.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the parts team, including performance reviews, scheduling, and training to ensure high departmental standards.
• Strategic Parts Operations: Provide an efficient service to the workshop technical staff by accurately identifying commercial vehicle parts using parts IT systems, and oversee the entire parts supply chain to meet workshop demands.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Strategically order, organise, and maintain optimal parts stock levels. Establish and enforce policies for inventory accuracy, including conducting and overseeing daily stock control checks.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage the parts department budget, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation through parts sales.li>
• Facility Management: Oversee and maintain department housekeeping duties, ensuring a safe, clean, and organised working environment compliant with NVD policies.
• Workshop & Driver Relations: Oversee and coordinate the handling of walk-in driver queries at the workshop for ancillary items/PPE, ensuring exceptional service.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: Prepare ad-hoc reports on inventory, performance, and projects as needed. Proactively identify and implement areas for continuous improvement for parts processes based on data, experience, and driver feedback.
• Coordination & Compliance: Coordinate and consolidate NVD related material. Ensure all parts operations are working in accordance with the policies and procedures of NVD and relevant regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the parts team and the separate warehouse & logistics team to ensure seamless operations and material flow.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.