Parts Manager

Parts Manager – £42,000 | Chesterfield
Full-Time | Permanent | Engineering Sector
Francesca's Recruitment Ltd – Recruiting on behalf of our client
Francesca's Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Parts Manager to lead a busy Parts Department within an established engineering business in Chesterfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, proactive and hands-on Parts Manager with strong operational knowledge, leadership skills and a customer-focused approach. The successful Parts Manager will oversee a team of 4-6 staff, manage day-to-day parts operations and support the continued growth and efficiency of the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of 4-6 Parts Department staff.
* Oversee procurement, stock control, inventory accuracy and parts distribution.
* Manage quotations, orders, returns, invoicing and customer relationships.
* Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support warehouse operations, including packing goods and forklift duties where required.
* Maintain pricing, promotions and online activity.
* Identify obsolete stock and contribute to business development and parts sales growth.
* Ensure the Parts Department operates efficiently while delivering exceptional customer service.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working as a Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor, Aftersales Manager, Parts Team Leader, Parts Controller, or within a similar parts management role.
* Strong background in spare parts, aftermarket operations, inventory management, technical product support, or parts distribution.
* Proven experience managing and developing teams of approximately 4-6 employees.
* Experience within the engineering, construction, automotive, plant, machinery, HGV, agricultural, or related sectors.
* Excellent communication, leadership, organisational and customer service skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* A proactive and hands-on management style.
* Willingness to support operational activities when required.
Desirable Experience
* SAP S/4HANA experience.
* Experience managing parts sales and department profitability.
* LinkedIn promotional content experience.
* 10+ years' management experience.
* Experience implementing stock control and inventory improvement initiatives.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £42,000 per annum (non-negotiable)
* Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm | Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
* Annual Leave: 31 days including Bank Holidays
* Pension: Available following successful completion of probation
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Parts Manager, Parts Supervisor, or Aftersales Manager looking for your next career opportunity in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you.
This role is ideal for a motivated Parts Manager who enjoys combining leadership, operational management, inventory control and customer service within a growing engineering business. The successful Parts Manager will play a key role in driving departmental performance, improving efficiency and supporting future business growth.
Submit your CV to Francesca's Recruitment Ltd today.
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