Parts Supervisor Location: Ipswich Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE OTE £32,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm Reference: 28839 Join a Leading Automotive Dealership Group A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Parts Supervisor to join a busy, fast-paced dealership in Ipswich. If you have a background in parts operations within the motor trade and are ready to step into a supervisory role, this position offers the ideal next step in your career. About the Role As Parts Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the Parts Manager in the smooth and efficient operation of the parts department. You will lead a small team, manage inventory and stock control, and ensure the timely delivery of parts to the workshop and retail customers. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of the parts department as the Parts Supervisor Ensure timely and accurate ordering, receipt, and dispatch of parts Maintain optimal stock levels and monitor stock accuracy Provide guidance and supervision to Parts Advisors and junior staff Collaborate with service and workshop teams to meet demand efficiently Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external customers Identify and act on upselling opportunities to increase departmental performance Assist the Parts Manager with departmental reporting and performance tracking What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a motivated and hands-on Parts Supervisor with: Prior experience in a Parts Advisor or Parts Supervisor role within the automotive industry Strong product knowledge of vehicle parts and systems Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to lead and motivate a team in a busy department Familiarity with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) – training available if needed A full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)What’s on Offer Competitive basic salary up to £30,000 (DOE) On Target Earnings (OTE) up to £32,000 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with length of service, plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Health and wellbeing support, including same-day GP and dental cover Staff discounts on vehicle purchases, servicing, and retail products Access to exclusive discounts through an employee rewards portal Ongoing training, including manufacturer-led courses Career progression opportunities into senior parts or service roles Consultant – Liam Bolton Octane reference: MDLOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments