Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chesterfield Derbyshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Parts Manager – £42,000 – Chesterfield
Full-Time, Permanent Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd – Recruiting on behalf of our client
Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead a busy Parts Department for our engineering sector client in Chesterfield. This role requires a confident, proactive leader with strong operational knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a team of 4–6 staff within the Parts Department.
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Oversee spare parts procurement, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
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Ensure efficient distribution and timely delivery of parts to customers.
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Handle quotations, order processing, returns, and invoicing.
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Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
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Monitor KPIs and implement improvements across the department.
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Support warehouse operations when required (packing goods, forklift use).
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Maintain accurate pricing, promotions, and online activity.
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Work collaboratively with internal departments to improve processes.
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Identify obsolete stock and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to business development and drive parts sales growth.
Essential Requirements
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Proven managerial experience overseeing a team of approx. 4–6 people.
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Confident, proactive, and highly motivated approach.
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Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
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Willingness to undertake hands-on duties when required.
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Industry background in construction or automotive.
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Comfortable picking up the phone and engaging with customers.
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Actively seeking a new role.
Desirable Skills
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SAP S4 Hana experience.
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Experience posting promotional content on LinkedIn.
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10+ years management experience.
Salary & Benefits
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£42,000 per annum (non-negotiable)
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Pension scheme (post-probation)
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31 days annual leave including bank holidays
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Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:00–16:30, Fri 8:00–15:30
Application Process
Applicants must provide a CV and references at the point of submission