At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy automotive centre, ensuring top-notch service and team performance.
- Company: Established automotive fast-fit business in Trowbridge with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Up to £36,000 salary plus £10,000 bonus, career progression, and stable work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Take charge of a high-performing site and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-fit or automotive management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 46000 £ per year.
Location: Trowbridge
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic + £10,000 bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, 1 in 2 Saturdays: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Day off in the week when working Saturdays
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager to join a well-established automotive fast-fit business in the Trowbridge area. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader from a fast-fit / automotive service background to take full responsibility for a busy, high-performing site.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive basic salary up to £36,000
- Bonus potential up to £10,000
- Stable, well-established business
- Opportunity to lead a busy and successful site
- Career progression opportunities
The Role:
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong financial results, and smooth day-to-day operations. You'll lead a team of 12 staff (10 productive), driving both performance and engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the daily operations of the centre to achieve business targets
- Delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high standards
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team of technicians and front-of-house staff
- Driving sales performance and maximising revenue opportunities
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
- Managing stock control, costs, and overall centre profitability
- Monitoring performance and implementing improvements where needed
This aligns with the core focus of the role around customer excellence, financial performance, operational control, and people management.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Centre Manager / Assistant Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proven track record in a sales-driven environment
- Good technical/mechanical understanding
- Commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Locations
Centre Manager in Cardiff, Trowbridge employer: Octane Recruitment
Join a well-established automotive fast-fit business in Trowbridge, where you will lead a dynamic team and drive exceptional customer service in a supportive work environment. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, along with clear career progression opportunities, this role offers a rewarding path for those looking to make a significant impact in the automotive industry. Experience a culture that values leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement, all while enjoying a stable work-life balance.
