Parts Controller (Automotive)

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Ballyclare
Job Description:

VANRATH have partnered with one of Northern Ireland’s most established Heavy Vehicle Dealerships. The organisation is recruiting an Parts Controller (with estimating duties) position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any experienced individual to join a longstanding company that offers many routes for progression. The estimating element of the role can be taught, with full training provided, so applicants from a parts or bodyshop background are encouraged to apply.

  • Permanent role
  • Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm & Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
  • Place of work is Ballyclare

Salary Negotiable + Fantastic benefits, including a generous company pension scheme with strong employer contributions, health cash plan, 30 days holiday, holiday purchase scheme, death in service benefit, cycle to work scheme and reimbursement of gym / leisure centre membership.

Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out estimates for vehicle repair accurately and to a good standard of detail (most estimates are opinion based and training will be given)
  • Sending estimates to customers in a timely manner, then agreeing and gaining authorisation for repairs
  • Providing updates to the team and customer on the current stage of the estimate
  • Ordering and checking in parts for vehicle repair
  • Allocating parts to the correct job within the Bodyshop
  • Producing stock reports and conducting stock checks as required
  • Assisting with the preparation of job cards and invoicing as required
  • Updating and processing any supplementary requests
  • Planning your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are ready to agreed timescales
  • Ensuring all tasks follow Health and Safety guidelines, including wearing provided PPE and keeping work areas clean and tidy
  • Ad hoc duties as requested by Bodyshop Management

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Demonstrable technical experience of repairs within a Bodyshop environment (light or heavy vehicle) would be highly desirable
  • Previous experience of liaising with insurance companies would be desirable
  • Strong IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to represent the business professionally with customers and suppliers
  • Self-motivated, proactive and able to work on their own initiative
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • A responsible and methodical attitude to work
  • A willingness to undertake further development to benefit the role
  • Insists on the highest quality of workmanship, and works with safety in mind at all times
  • A full driving licence

Skills:parts parts controller parts advisor dealership motor industry kerridge

Benefits:fantastic benefits package 1.5x overtime

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Posted: July 27th, 2026