Parts Manager

Lely Holding; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Parts Manager in Yeovil to provide strategic and operational leadership for the parts department. You will enhance inventory performance, improve customer experience, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. Various perks include health insurance, structured training, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Health Insurance

Life Insurance (after qualifying period)

Full uniform and PPE

Free on-site parking

Structured training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Parts Manager, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of stock performance.
• Confident communicator able to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the parts team to deliver a professional, customer-focused service.
• Own overall inventory performance, including stock accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication

IT competence

Stock management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Stock Management Systems

Job description

Yeovil Fulltime Working with passionate people Managerial position Directly in contact with customer

Parts Manager

As Parts Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the parts department, with accountability for inventory performance, systems, processes, and team development. You will work closely with the Service department and wider management team to enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive continuous improvement.

This role is suited to a proactive manager who can build structure, improve visibility of performance, and implement best practice across stock control and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the parts team to deliver a professional, customer-focused service
• Own overall inventory performance, including stock accuracy, availability, value, and ageing
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls
• Strengthen collaboration between Parts, Service, and other departments to improve customer experience
• Provide clear performance insight to the management team through reporting and analysis
• Implement controls that minimise risk, loss, and inefficiency across stock operations
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a Parts Manager, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager, or similar leadership role
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of stock performance and working capital
• Confident communicator able to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and customers
• High level of IT competence: Microsoft 365 essential, Stock Management Systems preferable and the ability to learn bespoke systems
• A structured, improvement-focused mindset with the ability to modernise processes
• Knowledge of health and safety within warehousing or logistics environments
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including strengthening leadership capability and applying structured improvement methods through in person and e-learnings

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and capability
• Health Insurance and Life Insurance (after qualifying period)
• Full uniform and PPE
• Free on-site parking
• Structured training and development with experienced colleagues
• The stability and opportunity of working within a global market leader
• To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Amanda Stowell.

Lely is the world’s leading manufacturer of automated milking technology, with over 130,000 robotic systems installed globally. Through the Lely Center franchise network, we deliver innovative solutions that improve farm efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Lely Center Yeovil is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead and develop the parts and inventory function, ensuring it operates as a high-performing, commercially focused department that supports excellent customer outcomes.