At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage parts operations in a busy accident repair centre and ensure timely availability.
- Company: Established accident repair centre with a focus on career development.
- Benefits: Up to £42,000 salary, 30 days holiday, ongoing training, and career progression.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to grow within the automotive industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and advance your career in workshop control.
- Qualifications: Experience in parts management and strong organisational skills required.
Location: Crawley
Starting Salary: Up to £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5h week
Extras / Benefits: 30 Days Holiday, Ongoing Training & Career Development
Are you an experienced Parts Manager looking for the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and established accident repair centre, where you will take responsibility for the parts operation while developing your skills and experience with a clear progression pathway into Workshop Control.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accident repair operations, excellent organisational skills and the ambition to progress into a more senior operational position. You will play a key role in ensuring the workshop has the right parts, at the right time, while working closely with the management team to maintain productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities of a Parts Manager/Workshop Controller:
- Managing the day-to-day parts operation within a busy accident repair centre
- Ordering, sourcing and controlling parts to ensure availability for workshop requirements
- Monitoring stock levels, managing returns and maintaining accurate parts records
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
- Working closely with the Workshop Controller and Production Management team to support repair schedules
- Ensuring parts are correctly allocated to repair jobs and delays are minimised
- Monitoring parts costs, margins and profitability
- Maintaining an organised, efficient and safe parts department
- Supporting the wider workshop operation and developing an understanding of production planning, workflow management and technician performance
- Working towards a progression into Workshop Control, taking on additional responsibilities as experience develops
Skills and Qualifications for a Parts Manager/Workshop Controller:
Essential
- Previous experience within a Parts Manager, Parts Advisor or Parts Controller role
- Experience within the automotive industry, ideally within an accident repair centre or bodyshop environment
- Strong knowledge of vehicle parts, ordering processes and supplier management
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and minimising operational delays
- A strong understanding of the importance of workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction
- A genuine ambition to progress into Workshop Control and wider operational management
Desirable
- Previous experience within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
- Knowledge of accident repair processes, estimating and repair planning
- Experience using automotive parts and workshop management systems
- Exposure to workshop control, production planning or technician management
- A relevant automotive qualification
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Parts Manager to develop their career within a well-established accident repair centre, with the opportunity to progress into Workshop Control and take on greater responsibility within the business.
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Parts Manager employer: Tru Talent
As a leading UK automotive repair organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement. Our Technical Training & Development Coordinator role offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the next generation of industry talent through engaging training programmes. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while supporting a national network of repair centres.
