A well-established, award-winning packaging machinery manufacturer is seeking a Spare Parts Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a forward-thinking, family-run business that prides itself on exceptional customer service, integrated solutions, and strong after-sales support.

Spare Parts Manager – Packaging Machinery

£40,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits

Location: West Yorkshire

• £40,000 basic salary
• Company-wide annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Guaranteed annual salary review
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual Christmas shutdown (approx. 21st/22nd Dec to 2nd/3rd Jan)
• 3% pension contribution
• Paid social events throughout the year
• All specialised tools provided

Additional Info

• Office-based role working closely with the engineering team.
• Key position within a customer-facing department that has the highest daily customer interaction in the business.
• Opportunity for genuine career progression, ongoing training, and increasing earning potential.
• Working within a rapidly expanding, owner-managed business with clear growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Managing spare parts supply to ensure timely and efficient delivery, keeping customer satisfaction at the heart of all activities.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with customers and suppliers (UK and Europe).
• Recording and documenting European manufacturer components to support UK sourcing opportunities.
• Actively generating and following up on new spares quoting opportunities.
• Negotiating buying prices and identifying cost-saving opportunities to improve margins.
• Managing spare parts stock inventory, reducing obsolete/slow-moving stock, and maintaining appropriate levels of critical items.
• Supporting engineers with required parts for service visits and breakdowns.
• Ensuring all enquiries, stock movements, and purchase orders are accurately updated on internal systems.
• Contributing to continual improvement initiatives within the engineering and service department.

Key Requirements

• Background in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in procurement or parts management.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner.
• High standard of written English and email communication.
• Computer literate – confident using: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Stock control systems (e.g. SAGE),Task management systems (e.g. Zoho Connect), CRM systems (e.g. Zoho CRM)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively within an engineering team.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on 01615073363 or email a copy of your current CV to sean@serlimited.com - “SER-IN”.