Parts Manager

Overview

Parts Manager – Citygate Volkswagen, High Wycombe

OTE: £41,000

Citygate Automotive are looking for a Parts Manager to join the team to oversee our Parts Department.

At Citygate Automotive, we are committed to being the best iving to be the best at everything includes being the best employer and fostering the best working environments which we cannot do without a diverse team that feels and know they are valued. We know that diverse perspectives drive growth, innovation and overall performance, and we actively promote this across all aspects of our business.

Our commitment to equality extends to every aspect of our operations, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed. Driving equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across Citygate is a continued key focus for 2024.

• Co-ordinate the receipt and return of manufacturers goods
• Ensure goods received are dispatch or stocked on a daily basis
• Ensure that all stock is received, checked and properly stored
• Ensure that all parts and accessories are correctly binned and accurately recorded
• Select items accurately, progress and dispatch orders efficiently
• Order parts and accessories, under the direction and supervision of the Aftersales Manager
• Ensure that the parts department records are kept up to date
• Maintain accurate cash and credit controls

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

• Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
• Access to The Volkswagen National Learning Centre for specific roles
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

To become a Parts Manager at Citygate Automotive, we are looking for candidates that ideally possess the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent customer handling skills
• Previous experience working in a similar position
• Previous experience of working with a main dealer Parts Department
• Good Communication skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• Good administration skills
• Proactive ability to follow up

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.