Parts Manager

Salary/rate:£35,000 – £45,000
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:1474
Sector:Parts Manager
Post Date:January 30, 2026
Ref:1474
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Parts Manager

This candidate is a highly experienced Parts Manager with over 20 years’ experience working within main dealer aftersales environments. Their background spans senior parts management and workshop control, giving them a strong operational understanding of how parts, workshop flow and customer service align to drive performance.

They are commercially minded and well versed in stock management, cost control and budget responsibility, with a proven history of delivering budget-plus results. Known for their forward-thinking approach, they plan proactively to ensure parts availability, minimise obsolescence and support workshop efficiency without compromising profitability.

Communication is a key strength, both with internal teams and external suppliers. They are confident making decisions, leading departments and maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation and customer satisfaction. With a very stable career history, they are now seeking a new long-term challenge where experience and consistency are valued.

Key Experience & Strengths

Parts Manager with 20+ years’ motor trade experience
Strong main dealer aftersales background
Stock management and cost control expertise
Proven track record of budget-plus performance
Workshop controller experience supporting technician productivity
Clear and effective communication skills
Confident decision making and forward planning
Focus on customer retention and service levels
Stable and long-term career history
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Parts Manager role
Main dealer or structured automotive environment

Salary Expectations

£35,000 – £45,000

Availability

4-week notice period

Location

Open to roles within a 45-minute commute of Manchester

This candidate would be a strong addition to a dealership seeking an experienced Parts Manager who can take ownership of department performance, control costs, support workshop operations and deliver consistent results.

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Parts / Service Advisor

£27,000 – £30,000
Automotive parts identification and ordering Supporting workshop technicians with parts supply Front counter, email and telephone customer enquiries Service desk support and customer liaison Experience using Kerridge and electronic parts catalogues Pre-picking service parts for scheduled work Vehicle health checks and workshop coordination Stock control, deliveries and back order management Strong customer service and communication skills Experience working to dealership KPIs and targets Full UK driving licence

Service Advisor

£35,000 - £40,000
Service advisor and service team leadership Customer service and front-of-house aftersales management Upselling additional work, repairs and service plans Monitoring service department KPIs and operational performance Customer satisfaction management and CSI performance Workshop coordination and job scheduling Handling customer queries and complaint resolution Strong communication with technicians and workshop teams Stable automotive career background Full UK driving licence

Technician

£40,000
Advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding Jaguar Land Rover diagnostic systems including Topix Cloud, SDD and Pathfinder Electric and hybrid vehicle system knowledge Routine servicing and mechanical repairs Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis Experience liaising with workshop teams and service advisors Strong attention to detail and methodical problem solving Ongoing technical training and development Ambition to progress towards Workshop Control Full UK driving licence

Technician & MOT Tester

£33,000 - £35,000
NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 qualified Vehicle Technician Class 4 MOT Tester Light vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs MOT preparation and compliance Brake systems and routine maintenance Main dealer experience including VW Group and BMW Agency-based flexible workshop support Workshop workflow support and allocation experience Customer interaction and front-of-house exposure Full UK driving licence