Parts Man – Automotive Parts Handling

About the role

The Parts Man is responsible for the physical handling, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of genuine automotive parts within the dealership warehouse. This role ensures inventory accuracy, supports workshop efficiency and guarantees timely parts availability for service operations, retail customers and inter‑branch transfers.

Key responsibilities

• Receive incoming parts shipments and verify quantities, part numbers and condition against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Report any discrepancies, shortages, damaged or incorrect deliveries to the Parts Supervisor immediately.
• Bin parts accurately into designated storage locations using FIFO principles and OEM storage requirements.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for fragile parts, fluids, batteries, tyres, lubricants and hazardous materials.
• Handle high‑voltage battery components and sensitive parts following approved safety procedures and using protective equipment.
• Pick parts accurately for workshop repair orders, retail sales, body‑shop needs and inter‑branch transfers.
• Verify picked quantities and part numbers before dispatch to minimise delays and complaints.
• Package parts securely for transportation, giving special care to fragile, oversized or high‑value items.
• Dispatch parts to internal departments, external customers and other branches on time, maintaining delivery documentation.
• Support urgent workshop requirements to reduce vehicle downtime.

Required profile

• Highly disciplined and accurate individual with strong physical stamina.
• Ability to work safely with high‑value, fragile and high‑voltage components.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining warehouse standards.

Required skills

• Inventory management using FIFO principles.
• Warehouse operations including picking, packing and dispatch.
• Safe handling of high‑voltage battery components and hazardous materials.