Dandenong South, VIC
Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday
7:00am–3:00pm or 8:00am–4:00pm
$85,000–$95,000 + Superannuation
Spare Parts Interpreter
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Spare Parts Interpreter to join a well-established and growing business in Dandenong South.
This is a hands-on and varied role working closely with technicians, customers and suppliers to identify, source and manage the parts required to keep a busy workshop operating efficiently.
You don't need experience with every product in the range - training will be provided. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across trucks and trailers, refrigeration, HVAC, industrial equipment or technical parts.
What You'll Be Doing
Interpret parts requirements from technicians, customers and workshop staff
Identify the correct parts using catalogues, manuals, diagrams and technical information
Source parts from local and interstate suppliers
Request pricing, availability and lead times
Raise and manage purchase orders
Monitor orders, backorders and supplier deliveries
Maintain stock levels across approximately ******* SKUs
Receive, check and put away incoming stock
Pick and prepare parts for technicians and customers
Assist with stocktakes and inventory control
Process parts invoices and maintain accurate system records
Assist customers with parts enquiries via phone and email
Help technicians source difficult-to-find components
Keep the parts area organised, clean and safe
Complete occasional parts deliveries and collections when required
Operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload pallets of parts and assist with truck arrivals
What We're Looking For




We're looking for someone with strong parts experience, mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
Your background could include:
Spare Parts Interpreter
Heavy Vehicle / Truck & Trailer Parts
Workshop Parts Coordinator
Transport Refrigeration
HVAC or Mechanical Parts
Technical Parts / Industrial Equipment
Direct transport refrigeration experience is advantageous but not essential.
If you have solid transferable parts experience and can confidently identify, source and manage technical components, the team is happy to provide training on their specific products and systems.
Skills & Experience
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
Previous experience in
spare parts, parts sales, purchasing, inventory or a technical environment
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret parts manuals, catalogues and diagrams
Experience sourcing parts from suppliers
Understanding of purchase orders, stock control and invoicing
Good computer and systems skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple parts requirements at once
Current Australian driver's licence
Current LF Forklift licence
Minimum 1 year's counterbalance forklift experience
Training Provided
You don't need to know everything from day one.
The business is prepared to provide training on its products, systems and processes. For the right candidate, training may include an experienced team member travelling to Melbourne for 1–2 weeks, or potentially travelling to Brisbane for approximately one week of training and shadowing.
Please note:
Previous Spare Parts Interpreting experience is essential.
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📌 Spare Parts Interpreter (Melbourne)
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