At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team and drive sales in a fast-paced automotive centre.
- Company: Join one of the UK's fastest-growing automotive businesses with a strong national presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days holiday, uncapped bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a company expanding to over 300 centres in the next three years.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing teams within the automotive sector is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 36000 £ per year.
Our client, one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive businesses, is currently looking for a Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Penrith. As a Centre Manager, you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre, managing and motivating the centre and workshop teams, driving sales performance, and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.
To be applicable for this role, you must have experience managing people and have a strong background within the automotive industry.
Location: Penrith
Pay / salary: £32,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience
OTE: Uncapped (realistic £10,000)
Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 - 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.
Fixed Term Contract: 12 months
Benefits:
- 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Uncapped Bonus scheme - OTE £10,000
- Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses
- Extensive ongoing training programmes
- Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
- Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
- Life Insurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events
Centre Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage and motivate the centre and workshop teams and drive sales performance
- Run the day-to-day operation of the centre
- Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service
- Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets and takings
- Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained
- Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards
- Coach and train team members where required
To be a Centre Manager you will need:
- Valid UK driving licence (Essential)
- Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit or a similar environment
- Strong commercial and sales background
- Good automotive and mechanical knowledge
- Team-management experience
- Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
- Strong customer-service and account-management skills
Our client: They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing. They are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres, and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years. They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Assistant Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Service Manager or Workshop Manager roles, then please get in touch.
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