At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage parts ordering, stock control, and supplier liaison in a dynamic automotive environment.
- Company: Join BCA, the UK's largest vehicle remarketing company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, cycle to work, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities and training support.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the automotive industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and IT literacy required.
The predicted salary is between 29407 - 29407 £ per year.
About The Role
Salary: Up to £29,407 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Type of Employment: Maternity Cover
Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service. At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe’s largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.
Main purpose of the role:
The Central Parts Operative is a 12‑month maternity cover position supporting the Parts Supervisor/Group Parts Manager. The role manages the pricing, ordering, storage and issuing of parts and consumables across multiple sites, ensuring accurate administration, strong supplier liaison and efficient parts flow to workshop and inspection teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Parts & consumables ordering — place, record and track orders within Group systems, ensuring accuracy and KPI compliance.
- Supplier & site liaison — work closely with suppliers, parts departments and inspection teams across multiple sites.
- Stock control — maintain stock accuracy, manage non‑returnable parts, monitor returns and ensure correct system entries.
- Workshop support — issue parts promptly, communicate order progress, backorders and alternative solutions.
- Consumables management — order, allocate and control consumable stock across sites.
Skills and Knowledge we are looking for:
- Problem solving and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
- Communication skills with ability to liaise across multiple sites and suppliers.
- IT literacy including MS Office and database systems.
- Workshop or dealership background beneficial but not essential.
- Stock control experience with strong accuracy and organisation.
- Customer service with strong front‑line communication.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Onsite parking
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers
- And so much more…
BCA Academy
Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs. As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams.
If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA. We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.
Central Parts Operative (Maternity Cover) in Riseley employer: BCA Group
At BCA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a vehicle remarketing company; we are a dynamic and inclusive workplace that champions employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, a robust benefits package, and a strong commitment to work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements, we empower our team members to thrive in their careers while enjoying the unique advantages of working in Hampshire. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
