At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy fast-fit garage, manage operations, and motivate your team.
- Company: Join a reputable outdoor-focused garage group in Kingston upon Thames.
- Benefits: Earn up to £50,000 with bonuses, private medical insurance, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy structured support, including driving lessons and regular company events.
- Why this job: Take your automotive career to the next level with ongoing training and support.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-fit tyre centres and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38100 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established large garage group in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Garage Manager to lead their busy fast-fit branch. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to join a reputable outdoor-focused business and take their career to the next level. The Garage Manager will have a crucial role in managing day-to-day operations, driving team performance, and ensuring excellent customer service.
Benefits of the Garage Manager:
- Competitive salary of £38,100 with potential earnings up to £50,000 based on branch performance
- Company car scheme or allowance
- Performance-based bonuses and commissions
- Private medical insurance and pension scheme
- Additional leave entitlement increasing over time
- Staff discounts and access to regular company events
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Structured support including driving lessons and referral schemes
Duties of the Garage Manager:
- Oversee daily operations of the Kingston automotive fast-fit centre
- Lead and motivate the branch team to meet and exceed sales and service targets
- Manage stock levels and ensure compliance with company policies
- Handle customer enquiries both in person and online, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Conduct staff interviews, inductions, and ongoing engagement activities
- Maintain high standards of health and safety and operational efficiency
- Provide hands-on support within the workshop when necessary
- Monitor and analyse branch profitability and performance metrics
Requirements of the Garage Manager:
- Proven experience in a fast-fit tyre centre or automotive service environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of tyre services and mechanical work is desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- Relevant UK work authorisation and right to work documentation
Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Kingston Upon Thames and Greater London.
Garage Manager employer: Kingston Upon Thames
Join a well-established large garage group in Kingston upon Thames, where your expertise as a Garage Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive work culture that prioritises ongoing training and career development, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic automotive environment. Enjoy additional benefits such as a company car scheme, private medical insurance, and staff discounts, all while leading a motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.
