Parts Manager

Parts Manager - Forklift and Materials Handling Sheffield£28,000 + company carPermanent Shillito Group are recruiting for a Parts Manager to join an established business operating within the forklift and materials handling sector. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows parts, understands customers and suppliers, and can keep a busy parts operation running properly. You do not need someone standing over you telling you what needs doing. You will take ownership of the department, make sure customers get what they need and keep stock, orders and suppliers under control. The role Running the day to day parts operation Handling customer enquiries and identifying the correct parts Ordering parts from manufacturers and suppliers Managing stock levels and availability Producing quotations and processing orders Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers Keeping on top of lead times, pricing and margins Supporting engineers and the wider service team with parts requirements Looking for ways to improve the efficiency and commercial performance of the department What we are looking for Ideally, you will have experience within: Forklifts or materials handling Plant machinery Commercial vehicles Agricultural machinery Construction equipment Another technical parts environment You will need strong parts knowledge, good commercial awareness and the confidence to take responsibility for your own department. Previous Parts Manager experience would be ideal, although ..... full job details .....