Job Description

Job description

The L&I Eaton story began in Manchester with a single branch in 1953 by Lawrence & Elizabeth Eaton. For over 50 years, L&I Eaton developed a reputation for quality workmanship, before being acquired by Lee Bootle in 1986. Since the acquisition, Lee successfully secured contracts with a number of major UK work providers and has expanded the L&I Eaton network throughout Scotland, Northern & Central England.

We are one of the largest independent Vehicle Repairers in the UK, getting cars repaired and back on the road fast, whatever the weather! We are approved repairers for some of the most high-profile Insurers in the country. These include brands such as Direct Line, Churchill, Aviva, AXA, Hastings and many more.

Why do so many insurance companies come to us? Our workmanship is second to none, we deliver exceptional customer service, repair vehicles in our Industry leading facilities and ensure our staff are up to date with the latest training. We listen to what the customer wants and deliver on their requirements. It's a part our ethos, it's our vision -

To become the leading accident repair group delivering high quality repair, customer excellence and innovative solutions to the accident repair industry

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To date, we have operations in 15 locations, employ over 300 staff and repair over 20,000 vehicles annually. But we are just getting started - we aim to continue our growth exponentially, and hope to be opening a repair centre near you sometime soon.

We are currently seeking a Parts Manager to join our team at our Accident Repair Bodyshop in Edinburgh. A minimum of 2 years Parts Management experience is required within a Bodyshop or the Motor Trade is preferred. All training will be given to the successful applicant.

Duties

Manage and control the parts department to ensure accuracy and efficiency Build and develop relationships with suppliers Monitor stock levels and minimize inventory Proactively identify and source parts from alternate suppliers to minimize downtime when items are on back order Order, receive, and distribute parts to technicians Ensure all parts transactions are correctly recorded on the management system

Skills

Previous experience as a Parts Manager or in a similar automotive/industrial parts management role Strong knowledge of automotive parts, ordering systems, and inventory control Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Experienced with Management System, parts catalogues, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: TBA

Hours: 40 per week

Benefits

30 days holiday per year Weekly pay Highly competitive rates of pay Performance bonuses Company pension Life Insurance Private medical insurance Store Discounts
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Parts Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person