Company Description Castle Coachworks (Northampton) Limited is an independent accident repair specialist, recognised for high-quality, manufacturer-approved bodywork and paint repairs since 1994. From modest beginnings in a double garage, the business has grown to include multiple partners and a team of over 40 employees, supported by ongoing investment in technology, training, and apprenticeships. The company holds manufacturer-approved status, using only Genuine Parts and strict repair guidelines to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition while safeguarding warranties. Castle Coachworks is one of three Mercedes-Benz approved UK bodyshops for full structural aluminium repairs and is also authorised by brands such as Jaguar, VWG, Land Rover, Volvo, Polestar, and Tesla. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility, using environmentally friendly BASF paint, sourcing parts locally where possible, and maintaining audited recycling and waste disposal processes.
Role Description The Parts Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based at Castle Coachworks in Northampton. This role is responsible for ordering, receiving, and managing vehicle parts, ensuring that Genuine Parts and approved components are available to support repair schedules. Day-to-day tasks include liaising with suppliers, obtaining competitive quotes, tracking orders, checking deliveries against invoices, and maintaining accurate stock records in internal systems. The Parts Administrator will coordinate closely with technicians, estimators, and customer service colleagues to ensure timely availability of parts, resolve discrepancies, and support efficient workflow. The role also involves monitoring parts quality, managing returns, following environmental and recycling procedures, and contributing to continuous improvements in parts processes.
Qualifications
- Experience in parts administration, automotive parts coordination, or a similar role in a workshop, bodyshop, or service center is highly beneficial
- Strong organizational and inventory management skills, including accurate data entry and record-keeping in digital systems.
- Confident communication and collaboration skills for working with technicians, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Basic numeracy and commercial awareness for handling quotes, pricing, and invoice checking.
- Ability to work on-site in Northampton, prioritize tasks under time pressure, and support a fast-paced repair environment.
- Familiarity with manufacturer-approved repair standards or automotive industry processes is an advantage.
- Proficiency with common office software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, parts or stock management systems).
- Relevant vocational training or qualifications in automotive, administration, or logistics are beneficial.
In return,you will benefit from a competitive salary, pension, private health care, and ongoing training to help you become a valuable member of our team.
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CASTLE COACHWORKS (NORTHAMPTON) LIMITED Recruitment Team
