Group Parts Manager – Overview
Our client, a reputable multi‑site franchised car dealer group in the Vale of Glamorgan and Rhondda Cynon Taf region, is seeking a dedicated Group Parts Manager to oversee their dealerships in Llandow, Talbot Green and Rhondda.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced automotive parts professionals to advance their career within a well‑established and progressive organisation. The Group Parts Manager will be responsible for managing multiple dealer sites, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving parts sales growth.
Benefits
* Negotiable salary based on experience and current earnings
* Full in‑house and manufacturer‑approved training programmes
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Workplace pension scheme
* Opportunity to join a respected family‑run dealer group
* Stable working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one in three Saturday mornings
Duties
* Lead and manage a team of three Parts Advisors across three dealership locations
* Cover holiday and sickness periods at all sites to ensure continuous operation
* Receive and accurately process parts orders, verifying requirements and dispatching promptly
* Handle customer parts enquiries with professionalism and courtesy in a busy trade environment as the Group Parts Manager
* Promote parts sales and ensure targets are achieved through proactive sales approaches
* Adhere strictly to all company policies, procedures and health & safety standards
* Maintain stock levels, order accuracy and efficient stock control processes
* Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure optimal parts availability
* Utilise dealer management systems (Kerridge/ADP) and electronic parts catalogues efficiently
Requirements
* Proven experience within a dealership parts department or motor factor environment, with managerial or supervisory exposure
* Strong knowledge of automotive parts operations and dealership procedures
* Live within a manageable distance of Llandow, Talbot Green or Rhondda for easy site access
* IT literate, with experience using Kerridge/ADP or similar dealer management systems
* Hold a full UK driving licence with minimal points
* Excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills
* Ambitious, target‑driven and able to motivate a team effectively
* Previous supervisory or managerial experience in a parts department highly desirable
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