Service Manager in Bradford

Location: Cleckheaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive plus bonus

As a Service Manager at JCT600, you’ll lead from the front—driving performance, inspiring your team, and ensuring every customer receives an exceptional service experience. Working closely with the Head of Business, you’ll oversee the smooth, efficient, and profitable running of the service department.

As a Service Manager your day-to-day will include:

• Leading, coaching, and supporting the service team to achieve strong performance and great customer outcomes.
• Managing workshop capacity, bookings, and resources to ensure efficient workflow and maximum productivity.
• Maintaining brand standards and developing positive relationships with manufacturer partners.
• Reviewing performance data, customer feedback, and financial metrics to identify improvements and support continuous development.
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally, ensuring timely resolutions and positive experiences.

What we’re looking for in a Service Manager:

• Experience within an automotive service or aftersales environment — either as an experienced manager or someone ready to take the next step into leadership.
• Strong people and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence a team positively.
• A customer first mindset, committed to delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
• Good understanding of service operations, workshop processes, and how to maintain an efficient, well-organised department.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service standards.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive package + bonus
• Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)
• Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing & protection: Life assurance, pension, enhanced sickness cover
• Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and best-in-class leadership development.
• Colleague car purchase scheme & servicing discounts
• Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes
• Referral scheme up to £1,000
• Flexible working

Why JCT600?

• We’ve spent over 75 years building a business that values its people and their careers
• We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “” philosophy and seven colleague commitments

How to Apply

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Inclusivity & Diversity

JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.