Job Introduction
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year
Hours per week: 37 hours
Contract type: Permanent
What you'll be doing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores and Parts Coordinator to support the efficient operation of the Council's Fleet Transport Workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the procurement, storage, and distribution of vehicle parts and workshop supplies, ensuring that technicians have access to the materials required to maintain and repair the Council's fleet.
The role involves managing stock levels through the fleet management system (currently Jaama Key2), maintaining accurate inventory records, carrying out regular stock takes, and ensuring the timely receipt, issue, and replenishment of parts. The post holder will also support technicians by identifying the correct technical parts, sourcing suitable alternatives where necessary, and maintaining up-to-date parts catalogues.
Working closely with the Transport Manager, the successful candidate will help oversee all aspects of the stores operation, including procurement, stock control, disposal of obsolete items, invoice verification, and financial administration. The role also requires monitoring orders and deliveries to maximise workshop efficiency, ensuring goods received meet quality standards, and managing supplier returns where required.
The post holder will contribute to effective budget management by monitoring stores expenditure and ensuring compliance with the Council's financial procedures. They will also be responsible for maintaining safe and secure stores operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, managing stocks of personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear, and implementing new health and safety requirements where appropriate.
In addition, the role includes supporting service improvement projects, providing management information, liaising with Procurement and suppliers on contractual matters, and operating the automated oil dispensing system while maintaining accurate fuel and oil usage records.
This role would suit an organised and proactive individual with strong stock control and procurement experience, excellent attention to detail, effective IT and record-keeping skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy workshop environment.
This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What we expect from you
The successful candidate will have experience working within a motor vehicle maintenance environment, with a strong understanding of vehicle parts, procurement, and stock control procedures. Experience using an electronic stores or fleet procurement system, such as Jaama Key2 or a similar system, is essential, along with practical materials handling experience.
You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers. You will be confident communicating by telephone, in person, and in writing, with the ability to manage procurement enquiries and resolve issues professionally.
Strong numeracy and IT skills are essential, with the ability to monitor budgets, maintain accurate records, and use computer systems effectively. You will be able to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and consistently deliver excellent customer service in a busy operational environment.
You will have sound technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and replacement parts, together with a good understanding of stores management and procurement processes. Experience of supporting or training apprentices would be an advantage.
A good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how these principles apply in the workplace, is required. You will also be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Applicants should hold a recognised qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (City & Guilds or equivalent), or be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in place of formal qualifications.
A full UK driving licence is essential for the collection and delivery of vehicle parts. A Fork Lift Truck operator's licence is desirable.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than this date should we receive a high volume of applications.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
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From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
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Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
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Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
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Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
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Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
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Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
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Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
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Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
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Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
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Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
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