Parts Manager vacancy in Cardiff/Newport
1. Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum, pending experience, with a performance-related bonus of around £1,000 per quarter.
2. Hours: 40-hour week, Mon to Fri with 8-hour shifts between the opening hours 8:00am-6:00pm. No rota'd Sat but will need to be flexible subject to business demand.
3. Benefits: Company car with business fuel allowance, enhanced annual leave, and full training. and fantastic career prospects with a three-time winner of the Commercial Motor Dealer of the Year.
A not-to-be-missed opportunity has become available for an experienced and professional Parts Manager for our client's multi-franchise-approved commercial dealer group, managing their Cardiff and Newport parts departments.
Reporting to the Regional Parts Manager, you will receive a company car with a business fuel allowance and, on average, spend 3 to 4 days in the Cardiff centre and 1 to 2 days in the Newport centre. Responsible for around 15/20 Parts Advisors, Supervisors, and Delivery Drivers, your key responsibilities will include:
4. Managing the day-to-day parts operations to support workshop and external customers.
5. Cultivate a high-performing environment by mentoring, motivating and guiding the parts team.
6. Organisation of van logistics and staffing coordination.
7. Manage stock levels efficiently while minimising costs and ensuring timely and accurate departmental administration.
8. Maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and external partners.
9. Proactively grow trade and retail sales through exceptional service.
To be eligible, strong experience in automotive parts management is required, along with a UK driving licence with minimal points. Any experience in a commercial vehicle franchised dealership or with trucks and trailers would be highly beneficial.
Overall, you will have strong leadership and organisational skills, be proficient in stock management software (Keyloop/Kerridge preferred), and have excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Parts Manager, our client is offering…
10. Starting salary up to £46,000 per annum, pending experience.
11. Performance-related bonus of around £1,000 per quarter.
12. Company car with a business fuel allowance.
13. 22 days annual holiday allowance plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing over the length of service.
14. Full manufacturer-accredited training.
15. Company pension scheme.
16. Fantastic career development prospects with a three-time winner of the Commercial Motor Dealer of the Year.
17. 40-hour week Mon to Fri with 8-hour shifts between the opening hours 8:00am-6:00pm. No rota'd Sat but will need to be flexible subject to business demand.
Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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