At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage stock control and keep vehicle records up to date for a specialist fleet.
- Company: Reputed client in Oxfordshire with a fast-growing team.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, casual dress, training opportunities, and company pension.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by minimising downtime and maximising vehicle availability.
- Qualifications: Strong computer skills, vehicle knowledge, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
If you're organised, detail-driven with good administration skills and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a specialist vehicle fleet to the highest standards in Oxfordshire.
Hiring for a reputed client as they grow fast - your work will directly help minimise downtime and maximise vehicle availability for customers across exciting industries.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage the stock control process - ordering, allocation, and parts in/out to reduce time off the road.
- Keep vehicle records up to date by logging new defects efficiently into the Vehicle Management System.
- Generate daily reports on vehicles that are off road or have significant issues.
- Ensure MOTs, preventative maintenance and servicing are booked correctly to meet KPIs and maintain hire availability.
- Oversee parts ordering, supplier engagement and timely parts procurement through clear communication and negotiation.
- Support coach building work-streams and help coordinate parts required for ongoing work.
- Run parts storage and stocktaking - booking items in and allocating them to the right vehicles.
- Manage the return and disposal process for parts no longer required, including items with surcharges.
- Set up new supplier accounts and source required products.
What you'll bring:
- Strong computer literacy - comfortable using inventory control systems for stores/parts operations.
- A good knowledge of vehicles, with some mechanical experience or prior parts management experience viewed as ideal.
- Stores experience in a mechanical/garage/motor factors environment (or comparable).
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Strong communication skills, with confidence handling invoice/account queries and setting up new suppliers.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act principles, including safe manual handling (capacity to lift products up to 20kg).
- A full, valid UK driving licence.
Additional information:
- Full-time role: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with a start time to suit you of either 7.30am, 8.00am or 8.30am.
- Further training opportunities available.
- Casual dress, company pension, and on-site parking.
Ready to take ownership and keep the fleet moving? Apply now to join a growing team where your organisation skills and attention to detail truly make an impact.
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