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
Ref
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.
Ref
31589
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