The KING group of Companies are seeking an:
Enthusiastic and Committed:
Parts Controller
To join our team
Based at our Market Harborough site
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable
Salary: Competitive Rates of pay depending on experience
Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company Life Assurance, Free On-site Parking, Christmas Shutdown, and more
The Opportunity:
King Highway Products is looking for a commercially minded and detail-focused Parts Controller to join our small but expanding parts team. This is a key role responsible for supporting production and service teams by managing stock levels, processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and actively selling parts to customers and group companies.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who is practical, detail-focused, and able to pick things up quickly. Full training and support will be provided, so the right attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Accurately process and manage internal parts requests for production, service, and customer orders
- Monitor stock levels and raise purchase requisitions to maintain adequate availability
- Ensure stock movements are correctly recorded in the company’s inventory system
- Liaise with the Stores Person to ensure timely picking and issuing of parts
- Identify and pursue parts sales opportunities with customers and group companies
- Prepare quotations, raise sales orders, and manage dispatch of outbound parts
- Liaise with suppliers to track orders, confirm lead times, and resolve delivery issues
- Support returns, warranty parts, and non-conformances
- Provide regular updates to the Parts Manager on stock levels, supplier performance, and sales opportunities
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency across all parts-related processes
- Ensure all relevant Health & Safety and quality procedures are followed
Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:
- Previous experience in a parts, stock control, or inventory-based role (ideally in an automotive, manufacturing, or engineering environment) – Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative – Essential
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail – Essential
- Excellent communication and customer service skills – Essential
- Proficient in using inventory systems and MS Office (especially Excel) – Essential
- A proactive and commercially aware mindset, with the ability to identify sales opportunities – Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small, busy team – Essential
- Experience in parts sales or quotations – Desirable
- Knowledge of vehicle parts, mechanical components, or engineering kits – Desirable
- Familiarity with logistics, goods-in/goods-out processes, and supplier liaison – Desirable
The benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company life assurance (death-in-service benefit)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Christmas shut down
- Free on-site parking
- Secure employment with opportunities for progression in an established, industry-leading business
- Supportive working culture with long-standing and knowledgeable team members
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential counselling
- Team social events and recognition initiatives
Next Steps:
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role, please either submit your CV or complete our online operative application form below stating your salary expectations.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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