Parts Manager jobs are automotive management roles responsible for running a parts department, managing stock, supporting workshop demand and ensuring parts sales are handled efficiently.
These roles are commonly found in Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres and Independent Garages. Perfect Placement helps experienced parts professionals find live Parts Manager vacancies that match their background, management experience and salary expectations.
Key Takeaways:
- Parts Manager jobs are found across Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres and Independent Garages.
- The role involves managing stock, suppliers, parts advisors, workshop supply and trade or retail parts sales.
- Average earnings can increase where bonus is linked to department profit, sales growth and stock control.
- Progression can lead into Aftersales Manager, Group Parts Manager or wider dealership management roles.
Role Overview
A Parts Manager is responsible for the day-to-day performance of an automotive parts department. The role combines people management, stock control, supplier relationships, workshop support and commercial awareness.
- Managing Parts Advisors and the daily operation of the parts department.
- Overseeing stock levels, ordering, returns, obsolescence and supplier performance.
- Supporting workshop, service, accident repair or commercial vehicle parts demand.
- Driving trade, retail and internal parts sales where relevant.
- Monitoring department targets, margins, customer service and parts availability.
Perfect Placement regularly recruits for Parts Manager jobs across the UK, including roles in franchised dealerships, commercial vehicle operations, accident repair businesses and independent automotive environments.
Salary and Market Insight
Parts Manager salaries vary depending on department size, employer type, stock responsibility, team size and whether the role is based in a dealership, accident repair centre or commercial vehicle operation.
These salary insights are based on real Parts Manager vacancies handled by Perfect Placement across the UK automotive sector in the last 12 months.
Parts Manager bonus earnings usually depend on department profit, stock control, parts sales performance and the bonus structure used by the employer.
Across recent Parts Manager vacancies handled by Perfect Placement, basic salaries have ranged from around £32,000 to £45,000, with OTE packages reaching up to £60,000 in stronger management roles.
The average basic salary is £36,500, while the average OTE is £43,060. This reflects the commercial responsibility Parts Managers hold across stock value, team performance, workshop supply and parts sales.
Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, larger Car Dealerships and busy Accident Repair Centres can offer strong earning potential where the parts operation supports high workshop throughput, trade demand or multiple revenue streams.
Career Progression
Parts Managers can progress into Aftersales Manager, Group Parts Manager, Parts Operations Manager or wider dealership management roles. Strong stock control, team leadership and department profitability are important for progression.
Some candidates also move into commercial vehicle parts management, manufacturer parts roles or multi-site automotive operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Parts Manager do?
A Parts Manager runs an automotive parts department, managing stock, staff, suppliers, workshop supply and parts sales performance.
Where are Parts Manager jobs usually based?
Parts Manager jobs are usually based in Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres and Independent Garages.
Do Parts Manager jobs include bonus?
Many Parts Manager jobs include bonus, often linked to department profit, sales targets, stock control and overall aftersales performance.
Find Parts Manager Jobs Near You
Perfect Placement has specialised in Automotive Recruitment since 2003 and regularly recruits for Parts Manager jobs across the UK.
Our Automotive Recruitment team works with Car Dealerships, Commercial Vehicle Dealerships, Accident Repair Centres and Independent Garages with live vacancies for experienced parts management candidates.
Upload your CV with Perfect Placement to be considered for Parts Manager roles matching your management background, parts experience and salary expectations. We can help you find live vacancies that fit your experience and next career move.
If you are interested in hearing more about the role of a Parts Manager, visit our Career Guide for more insight into the role.
Last Updated: June 2026