Octane Recruitment Ltd

Parts Assistant

B76 1AL

Key information

Pay
£28,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
25 Sep 2026
Closing date
24 Oct 2026

About this role

Parts Assistant – Sutton Coldfield

Salary

£28,000 – £30,000 basic per annum

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Location

Sutton Coldfield / Minworth

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31589

Why apply for this Parts Assistant role?

  • £28,000 – £30,000 basic salary
  • Monday to Friday – no weekends
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days
  • Excellent opportunity to develop your career within a busy parts department
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a Parts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business in the Sutton Coldfield area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous parts experience gained within a mechanical environment. You could come from the motor trade, commercial vehicles, plant, heavy machinery, material handling or a similar mechanical industry.

Working closely with the Parts Supervisor, the successful Parts Assistant will support the day-to-day running of the department, helping with parts administration, stock control and parts requests, while ensuring technicians and other departments receive the correct parts efficiently.

Parts Assistant Responsibilities

  • Assist with the day-to-day running of the parts department
  • Process internal and external parts requests
  • Order and source parts when required
  • Receive, check and correctly store incoming stock
  • Update internal systems and maintain accurate parts records
  • Assist with stock control and inventory management
  • Complete general administration and paperwork
  • Liaise with technicians and other departments regarding parts requirements
  • Work closely with the Parts Supervisor to ensure an efficient parts operation
  • Maintain a clean, organised and accurate parts department

Parts Assistant Requirements

  • Previous experience working with parts within a mechanical environment
  • Experience within automotive, commercial vehicles, plant, heavy machinery, material handling or a similar sector
  • Good administration and computer skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Parts ordering or stock control experience would be advantageous
  • Ability to prioritise workload within a busy environment
  • Good communication and team-working skills
  • Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

This Parts Assistant position would suit someone looking to build a long-term career within parts, particularly someone who already has a good understanding of mechanical components and enjoys combining administration with a busy parts environment.

If you are interested in this Parts Assistant position in Sutton Coldfield, please apply today.

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31589

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