Parts Administrator - Automotive Manufacturing (Temp to Perm)
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Leyland
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Parts Administrator to support a busy and fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment. This is a key role within the business, providing administrative and operational support across parts, stock control, and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring workshop and production teams have the parts and materials they need to operate efficiently.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with systems and processes, and has strong attention to detail when managing stock, purchasing, and supplier communications.
About the Role
As a Parts Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of parts, inventory, and supply chain activities, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient administrative processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing parts orders and updating the internal system
Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers for stock replenishment
Monitoring stock levels and maintaining accurate inventory records
Booking in deliveries and checking goods received against purchase orders
Investigating stock discrepancies and supporting stock reconciliation activities
Managing parts movements in and out of the workshop and stores areas
Maintaining accurate documentation for parts, stock transfers, and deliveries
Sourcing parts and materials from approved suppliers where required
Supporting engineers and workshop teams with parts availability and order updates
Monitoring supplier lead times and following up on outstanding orders
Producing stock reports and assisting with inventory audits
Updating ERP and stock management systems with accurate information
Handling supplier and internal enquiries via telephone and email
Providing general administrative support to the workshop, stores, and supply chain teams
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, methodical, and comfortable working within a blue-collar, fast-paced, and sometimes noisy automotive manufacturing environment. You will be confident communicating with suppliers, engineers, warehouse personnel, and production teams while ensuring stock and administrative processes are maintained to a high standard.
Experience within parts administration, supply chain, stock control, stores, purchasing, or a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
Key Skills & Attributes
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Previous administration experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, logistics, parts, or supply chain environments
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-changing operational setting
Confident communicator with strong telephone and email skills
Experience using stock management, ERP, or inventory systems
Good understanding of stock control and purchasing processes
Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Comfortable working within a busy workshop and production environment
Resilient, adaptable, and able to work calmly under pressure
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and internal business systems
Team-focused attitude with a positive and professional approachThis is a temporary role with excellent prospects for the right candidate, offering the opportunity to join an automotive manufacturing business in a varied and rewarding Parts Administration position.
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