Job Description

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things - about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of these programs (programs may vary by country or worker type):

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement

Here at Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That is why we are listening; open to learning new things - about each other and ourselves. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It is The Holman Way!


We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a

Parts Leader

to join our growing

Operations

Team

here at Holman UK. For the first

6 months

you'll need to spend at least 5 days a week in the office before we move you over to our hybrid model of

Tues-Thurs

in the office whilst working from home on a

Monday

and

Friday

, so please bear this in mind when applying. This is a

permanent

opportunity, and the salary is circa 37,000.00 per year dependent on qualifications and experience.


We are looking for a self-starter with experience of working with parts to help improve vehicle off road dwell time due to parts related issues.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Parts Sourcing

: As required identify, source, and procure parts for a wide range of fleet vehicles and specialist equipment, ensuring compatibility and quality.

Technical Support

: Act as a subject matter expert for parts-related queries, advising internal teams on specifications, alternatives, and availability.

Inventory Oversight

: Monitor supplier stock levels where possible, including usage trends, and replenishment needs to maintain optimal inventory across sites.

Vendor Coordination

: Liaise with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and product reliability.

System Accuracy

: Ensure all parts data is accurately recorded in fleet management systems, including part numbers, descriptions, and usage logs.

Compliance & Standards

: Ensure all sourced parts meet safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

Cross-Team Collaboration

: Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to align parts availability with service schedules and project timelines.

Continuous Improvement

: Recommend process enhancements and cost-saving opportunities based on parts usage analysis and industry trends. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Ideally, you'll have workshop knowledge, couple with demonstrable and detailed knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics, preferably extending to include HGV and ancillary equipment fitted to vehicles. You will be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications - primarily Outlook and Excel. Qualifications or good knowledge around vehicle compliance requirements and full appreciation of the necessity of vehicles and equipment being compliant.

What are we looking for?

Education and/or Training:

Technical vehicle related qualifications such as City & Guilds or equivalent Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.) Proficient in inventory and fleet management systems Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills Valid driver's license (preferred)

Relevant Work Experience:

5+ years experience in the automotive industry Strong experience in parts sourcing or inventory management within fleet, automotive, or heavy equipment sector Deep understanding of vehicle components, specialist equipment, and maintenance requirements Reviewing and improving processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:

Comfortable making day to day decisions autonomously Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines Plans and prioritizes work efficiently and effectively Adjusts quickly to new or changing work environment Works within budgetary/financial objectives set by management Identifies and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgement

Communicating & Influencing Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements to meet needs

What's in it for you?

25 days annual holiday entitlement (+ 8 bank holidays)


Floating Day Holiday in lieu of Birthday


Option for purchasing 3 extra days annual leave each year


Group Personal Pension Plan


Death in Service insurance cover


Critical illness insurance cover


Free parking


Health cash plan


Partners In Excellence rewards - Partner of the Quarter, Partner of the Year, Bonus


Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees - service related)


Long Service Awards, Support for further education / employee development.

If this sounds like the role for you then we look forward to welcoming your application!

The need to know parts:

You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.


You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.


Please also be aware we do not provide sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.


We want to positively encourage differences within Holman UK and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Holman UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.


We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clients

The Holman Way

by always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today, Holman, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6,500 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany.

Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles, Holman is continuously

Driving What's Right

.

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.