Parts / Workshop Supervisor – At Ransome Fleet Solutions, we pride ourselves on being a highly successful, family-run company with over 40 years of experience in the Commercial Vehicle Sector. We are currently on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Parts / Workshop Supervisor to join our vibrant team on a permanent basis at our state-of-the-art facilities in Colchester, Essex. About us: Founded in 1981, Ransome Fleet Solutions has evolved from a secluded rural airfield operation to a major player in the Commercial Vehicle Industry. Our £1.5 million investment in new facilities in Colchester has propelled us to new heights, enabling us to serve key parts of the capital and maintain our commitment to our loyal customer base in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. We are service partners for leading brands like Carrier Transicold UK, providing unmatched support and parts availability in transport refrigeration, bus and coach air conditioning, tail lifts, and more. Fantastic benefits include: * Competitive Salary: Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000, per annum, depending on experience. * Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays * Company pension scheme * Company Vehicle for business use * Full time employment within a friendly family run business: working Monday- Friday 8am-5pm + overtime opportunities. As the successful Parts / Workshop Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our parts department and workshop. You will be reporting into the Parts Manager as well as managing stock levels, coordinate parts purchases, liaise with various departments to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities include: * Ensure optimal stock levels within the parts department and Engineers' vans and procure parts and equipment to support all company operations. * Handle incoming parts enquiries via phone, email, and trade counter. * Work closely with the service department to provide efficient parts support to Engineers. * Organise the delivery of parts to Engineers and customers as needed. * Oversee the management of workshop tooling and equipment, including certification, compliance and ensuring all parts-related paperwork is processed efficiently. * Manage company waste streams, including lubricants, philtres, and recyclables and ensure compliance within the parts department and workshop. About you: We’re looking for a team player who values collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience within the Automotive parts/service industry, excellent customer service skills, and a knack for IT systems, we want to hear from you! You should be capable of managing a busy, multi-franchise parts department, possess an excellent telephone manner and customer service skills, and be comfortable with IT operating systems. You should be adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team, and ideally, have experience within the Automotive parts/service industry. A full UK driving licence is required, and a forklift truck licence is an advantage. If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to join our dedicated team, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. No Recruitment Agencies please Additional keywords: Parts Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Automotive, Parts, Vehicle Parts, Fleet Management, Stock Control, Customer Service, Transport Refrigeration, Bus and Coach Air Conditioning, Tail Lift, Passenger Lifts, Commercial Vehicle This vacancy is being advertised and handled through an Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application