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Parts and Service Manager
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About The Role
This permanent Parts and Service Manager role in Kidlington supports a specialist vehicle fleet across Oxfordshire. Working with a reputable client, the post-holder manages stock control — ordering, allocation and parts movement — to reduce vehicle downtime. They log defects into the Vehicle Management System, produce daily reports on off-road vehicles, and ensure MOTs, servicing and preventative maintenance stay on schedule. Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail are essential. Salary is negotiable. The successful candidate will directly improve fleet availability for customers, keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes as the business expands.
If you're organised, detail-driven with good administration skills and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a specialist vehicle fleet to the highest standards in Oxfordshire.
Hiring for a reputed client as they grow fast—your work will directly help minimise downtime and maximise vehicle availability for customers across exciting industries.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Manage the stock control process—ordering, allocation, and parts in/out to reduce time off the road
- Keep vehicle records up to date by logging new defects efficiently into the Vehicle Management System
- Generate daily reports on vehicles that are off road or have significant issues
- Ensure MOTs, preventative maintenance and servicing are booked correctly to meet KPIs and maintain hire availability
- Oversee parts ordering, supplier engagement and timely parts procurement through clear communication and negotiation
- Support coach building work-streams and help coordinate parts required for ongoing work
- Run parts storage and stocktaking—booking items in and allocating them to the right vehicles
- Manage the return and disposal process for parts no longer required, including items with surcharges
- Set up new supplier accounts and source required products
What You'll Bring
- Strong computer literacy—comfortable using inventory control systems for stores/parts operations
- A good knowledge of vehicles, with some mechanical experience or prior parts management experience viewed as ideal
- Stores experience in a mechanical/garage/motor factors environment (or comparable)
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
- Strong communication skills, with confidence handling invoice/account queries and setting up new suppliers
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act principles, including safe manual handling (capacity to lift products up to 20kg)
- A full, valid UK driving licence
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Additional Information
- Full-time role: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with a start time to suit you of either 7.30am, 8.00am or 8.30am…
- Further training opportunities available
- Casual dress, company pension, and on-site parking
Ready to take ownership and keep the fleet moving? Apply now to join a growing team where your organisation skills and attention to detail truly make an impact.
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