Parts Manager

Overview

At Solus, the Parts Lead is critical to the success of the business . This role sits at the centre of site performance, working collaboratively with the wider operational team and with other Parts Leads across the group to ensure parts are sourced efficiently and repairs progress without unnecessary delay.

Rather than operating in isolation, the Parts Lead plays a key role in cross‑site collaboration , sharing knowledge, solving supply challenges together and supporting consistent, right‑first‑time repairs for our customers. Your influence extends beyond your own site, contributing to how we operate as a network.

You’ll also lead and support a small team of Parts Assistants , setting standards, encouraging good practice and creating an organised, dependable parts operation that the rest of the site can rely on.

This is a role where relationships, judgement and teamwork are just as important as technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

As Parts Lead, you’ll take ownership of the parts operation while working closely with site leadership and production teams.

You’ll

• Lead and oversee parts ordering, sourcing and supplier coordination
• Manage goods‑in, goods‑out, returns and organised storage of parts and consumables
• Monitor parts lead times, availability and trends, sharing clear updates with the wider site
• Support cost control through accurate ordering and invoice / credit note processing
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Identify parts‑related delays or inefficiencies and work to resolve them
• Support and develop Parts Assistants, setting clear expectations and standards
• Ensure parts processes align with health, safety and company policy

This is a role that blends hands‑on technical oversight with leadership and problem‑solving .

Qualifications

You’ll bring

• The ability to lead and coordinate a parts or supply function
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Confidence making practical, commercial decisions that support repair flow
• Clear communication with technicians, suppliers and site leaders
• A calm, structured approach to prioritising competing demands
• A full UK driving licence , with confidence supporting site vehicle movements when required

Experience may come from automotive parts, logistics, supply chain, warehouse leadership, retail operations or similar environments. Transferable skills matter more than sector labels.