At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy automotive service centre and manage a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a top automotive recruitment agency with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the automotive industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a fast-fit or automotive environment and strong team management skills.
We are recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager, Autocentre Manager or Fast Fit Manager to lead a busy automotive service centre in Southampton. Applicants must have previous Centre Manager or Assistant Manager experience within a fast-fit or automotive environment, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Southampton
Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am–4:00pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Centre Manager Benefits:
- Performance-based bonus
- Fully funded IMI training and career development
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Company pension and Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccinations
- Referral scheme and long-service recognition
- On-site parking
Centre Manager Role:
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the automotive service centre and coordinate workloads
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 12 workshop and front-of-house staff
- Drive sales, revenue and centre profitability
- Deliver high standards of customer service across the site
- Monitor centre performance and implement improvements where required
- Manage stock control, stock security and operational costs
- Ensure Health & Safety, centre presentation and company standards are maintained
Centre Manager Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Assistant Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment
- Experience managing automotive workshop or service centre operations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability
- Good customer service and organisational skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK
How to Apply: If you're interested in this Centre Manager vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Centre Manager in Southampton employer: Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Located in Birdholme, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive sector.
