Parts Contoller
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Market Harborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Driver Resource Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PCPRK |
Summary
Job role: Parts Controller
Location: Market Harborough
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Term: Permanent
The Opportunity:
DRR is currently working for our client who is looking for a commercially minded and detail-focused Parts Controller to join our small but expanding parts team. This is a key role responsible for supporting production and service teams by managing stock levels, processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and actively selling parts to customers and group companies.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who is practical, detail-focused, and able to pick things up quickly. Full training and support will be provided, so the right attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Accurately process and manage internal parts requests for production, service, and customer orders
• Monitor stock levels and raise purchase requisitions to maintain adequate availability
• Ensure stock movements are correctly recorded in the company’s inventory system
• Liaise with the Stores Person to ensure timely picking and issuing of parts
• Identify and pursue parts sales opportunities with customers and group companies
• Prepare quotations, raise sales orders, and manage dispatch of outbound parts
• Liaise with suppliers to track orders, confirm lead times, and resolve delivery issues
• Support returns, warranty parts, and non-conformances
• Provide regular updates to the Parts Manager on stock levels, supplier performance, and sales opportunities
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency across all parts-related processes
• Ensure all relevant Health & Safety and quality procedures are followed
Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:
• Previous experience in a parts, stock control, or inventory-based role (ideally in an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment) – Desirable
• Ability to use own initiative – Essential
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail – Essential
• Excellent communication and customer service skills – Essential
• Proficient in using inventory systems and MS Office (especially Excel) – Essential
• A proactive and commercially aware mindset, with the ability to identify sales opportunities – Essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team – Essential
• Experience in parts sales or quotations – Desirable
• Knowledge of vehicle parts, mechanical components, or engineering kits – Desirable
• Familiarity with logistics, goods-in/goods-out processes, and supplier liaison – Desirable
The benefits:
• Competitive rates of pay
• Company life assurance (death-in-service benefit)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Christmas shut down
• Free on-site parking
• Secure employment with opportunities for progression in an established, industry-leading business
• Supportive working culture with long-standing and knowledgeable team members
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential counselling
• Team social events and recognition initiatives
• Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to Mark@driverresource.co.uk
Location: Market Harborough
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Term: Permanent
The Opportunity:
DRR is currently working for our client who is looking for a commercially minded and detail-focused Parts Controller to join our small but expanding parts team. This is a key role responsible for supporting production and service teams by managing stock levels, processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and actively selling parts to customers and group companies.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who is practical, detail-focused, and able to pick things up quickly. Full training and support will be provided, so the right attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Accurately process and manage internal parts requests for production, service, and customer orders
• Monitor stock levels and raise purchase requisitions to maintain adequate availability
• Ensure stock movements are correctly recorded in the company’s inventory system
• Liaise with the Stores Person to ensure timely picking and issuing of parts
• Identify and pursue parts sales opportunities with customers and group companies
• Prepare quotations, raise sales orders, and manage dispatch of outbound parts
• Liaise with suppliers to track orders, confirm lead times, and resolve delivery issues
• Support returns, warranty parts, and non-conformances
• Provide regular updates to the Parts Manager on stock levels, supplier performance, and sales opportunities
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency across all parts-related processes
• Ensure all relevant Health & Safety and quality procedures are followed
Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:
• Previous experience in a parts, stock control, or inventory-based role (ideally in an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment) – Desirable
• Ability to use own initiative – Essential
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail – Essential
• Excellent communication and customer service skills – Essential
• Proficient in using inventory systems and MS Office (especially Excel) – Essential
• A proactive and commercially aware mindset, with the ability to identify sales opportunities – Essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team – Essential
• Experience in parts sales or quotations – Desirable
• Knowledge of vehicle parts, mechanical components, or engineering kits – Desirable
• Familiarity with logistics, goods-in/goods-out processes, and supplier liaison – Desirable
The benefits:
• Competitive rates of pay
• Company life assurance (death-in-service benefit)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Christmas shut down
• Free on-site parking
• Secure employment with opportunities for progression in an established, industry-leading business
• Supportive working culture with long-standing and knowledgeable team members
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential counselling
• Team social events and recognition initiatives
• Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to Mark@driverresource.co.uk