Assistant Manager in Kingston upon Thames

Assistant Manager at Halfords

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

Summary

This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first‑class customer experience and a great working environment, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the centre’s success. Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business, we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Base pay range

Maximum amount £33,100 per annum + bonus
Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more)
5 days a week
Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability with a firm focus on the customer’s journey. You will have previous hands‑on experience as a mechanic and will divide your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, are passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long‑term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience / Ability to deliver high customer satisfaction and experience through effective management
• Experience / Ability to deliver coaching/training in the moment to colleagues
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
• IT proficient, with the willingness to learn in‑house systems
• A current valid driving licence

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream – access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications

Company Overview

Halfords is the UK\’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, the largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Equal Opportunities

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We are an equal opportunities employer and proudly welcome applications from all backgrounds, embracing diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other – Retail