Parts Assistant


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£28,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walmley, B76 1AL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

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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