Parts Admin Supervisor
Parts Distribution Centre located in Birchington, Kent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Barretts Parts Hub for the role of Parts Admin Supervisor. As our business continues to grow, distributing parts for Stellantis, JLR, BMW and Honda, we are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for team development.

In this role, you will be responsible for motivating and managing the parts admin team, ensuring they perform to the best of their abilities. You will play a key role in training and developing team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Exceptional customer experience skills will also be essential to help manage and develop key customer relationships.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Training and development of the parts admin team
• Managing the order processing for dealer and trade customers
• Providing accurate and timely back order information
• Escalating back order queries following processes outlined
• Managing the inter hub transfer programme
• Providing training on the back order system for key customers
• Overseeing the parts returns process
• Assisting with annual warehouse stock takes
• Reporting delivery issues and short shipments to the warehouse team

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to use your initiative. You should be able to maintain focus when working independently and show cooperative and enthusiastic involvement when working with the team. A methodical approach to completing tasks efficiently is essential.

The ideal candidate will have a strong level of computer literacy and a keen willingness to learn. This role can be fast-paced at peak times, so maintaining a positive, proactive, and professional attitude is crucial. Previous experience using our key systems DRIVE (previously Kerridge / Autoline) and OEM Systems would be an advantage, although full training will be provided.

This is a full-time position with 40 working hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Company Benefits:

• 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days) – pro-rata for part time staff.
• Good rates of pay, with a supplement for night shifts
• Bonus scheme
• Welcome pack & company induction
• Uniform provided
• Discounted servicing & parts across the Group
• Company Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual staff social events
• Summer Ball (held every 2 years)

About The Company:

In 2022, They celebrated its 120th anniversary, as a family-owned & operated business. They are one of the few family businesses that have been trading in Canterbury since the turn of the last century, providing a unique, personal and first-class customer service across Kent.
They have evolved from selling cycle fittings in 1902 to acquiring & developing multiple leading vehicle franchises in the Canterbury & Ashford areas.

They pride themselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service you expect to receive from a trusted family dealership. We are passionate about making the car buying process an enjoyable experience, with our team of professional staff, that you can trust and rely on to guide you through seamlessly.

They combine traditional values of the past, with the cars of today.

If you believe you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role, please apply for this position by sending your curriculum vitae to: samantha.stanton@barrettsgroup.com.

Closing date for applications: 7^th September 2025