Job title: Plant Machinery Parts sales supervisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: ENGINEERING
Salary: negotiable
Location: Flamstead, Hertfordshire
Job ID: 44027
Contact name: Dawn Weller
Phone number: +441865591281
Contact email: dawn.weller@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

 

 

Plant Machinery Parts Sales Supervisor – Dunstable

Salary: £32,000–£42,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday–Friday

 

Progression Available

 

A well-established civil engineering plant business in Dunstable is seeking an experienced Parts Sales

Supervisor to oversee all commercial parts activity within the plant office. This role is ideal for someone

who understands plant machinery, knows how to buy parts competitively, and can generate profitable

resale revenue.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Control all commercial sales revenue related to plant machinery parts

• Source, purchase and price parts to maximise margin and profitability

• Supervise and support 1–2 team members within the plant office

• Ensure efficient parts supply for internal and external customers

• Maintain accurate records, pricing, and stock/reorder levels

• Liaise with suppliers, negotiate pricing and manage relationships

• Support the wider plant and commercial team to meet business targets

• Work calmly under pressure and maintain a strong, steady approach

 

Candidate Requirements:

 

• Experience in plant machinery, construction equipment or related sectors

• Strong commercial understanding of parts buying and resale margins

• Supervisory or team-leader experience (even small teams acceptable)

• IT literate with ability to use ordering systems, Excel and general admin tools

• Confident communicator with resilience – doesn’t stress easily or get flustered

• Positive, solutions-focused attitude with desire to progress

 

Package:

 

• £32k–£35k base as standard

• Up to £42k considered for exceptional experience

• Monday–Friday, stable long-term opportunity

• Real progression in a growing commercial unit