Assistant Store Manager

Pedders Suspension & Brakes; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

No weekend work

Uniform provided

Discounts on parts

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Training opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager at our Salisbury store. This full-time role supports the Store Manager, coordinates the workshop schedule and parts flow, and helps manage customer experiences while aiming to meet store targets.

You will help monitor workshop quality and may perform vehicle repairs. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, uniform and tools provided, and opportunities for progression within the Pedders network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing people and fostering a positive culture.
• Evidence of working across different vehicle makes and models.
• Full manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Store Manager and manage the store in their absence.
• Support the daily workshop schedule and ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Plan and coordinate parts supply and delivery to the workshop workflow.
• Monitor the quality of work performed in the workshop.
• Perform vehicle repairs in the workshop.

Skills

People leadership

Verbal communication

Manual transmission driving

Experience with multiple vehicle makes

Education

Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a proud Australian family-owned business with a long history, a strong future, and a solid association with motorsport.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join an established store and are on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Salisbury location.

In this full-time role you will support coordinating the day-to-day technical operations of the store workshop and trade activity to deliver high-quality customer experiences and to meet store targets.

This opportunity will allow you to take the next step in your career, building your management skills whilst working with quality people and products.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support to the Store Manager and manage the store in their absence.

Support the management of the daily workshop schedule and maintain an on-time customer delivery.

Plan and coordinate parts supply and delivery to the workshop workflow.

Monitor the quality of work performed in the workshop.

Perform vehicle repairs in the workshop.

Why Join Pedders?

Our store monthly incentive program, which provides you with the opportunity to earn more money on top of your hourly rate.

Paid overtime for any extra hours worked

NO weekend work; we only operate MON-FRI, so you can enjoy your weekends.

We provide you with uniform and tools, so you don’t have to use your own

Our generous discounts on Pedder parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app which provides access to our rewards partners (retailers, utilities, insurance providers, petrol stations etc).

Reward and recognition program, in recognition for your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values

Generous employee referral program in recognition of referring suitable talent into Pedders

Service milestone recognition, celebrating your dedication and loyalty to Pedders

We provide a confidential and free of charge Employee Assistance Program, which offers one on one counselling sessions for employees and family members.

Health and wellbeing initiatives - annual flu shot, general health check-up and skin check, monthly coffee and donut days

We provide a clean, inclusive and safe working environment with family-centric values

Career opportunities and progression; we love to promote and grow people within the business.

We offer a combination of online and in-person training, for all areas of your position.

Paid parental leave

What You Bring To The Team

Previous experience in any of these positions: Automotive Parts Installer, Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Brake Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, Mechanical installer (with basic wheel alignment preferred)

Experience in leading or managing people and fostering a positive culture.

Evidence of working across different vehicle makes and models

Full drivers’ licence with an ability to drive manual

A team player who has strong verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (preferred)

Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 in Melbourne, Australia, operating as an entirely Australian family-owned business.

We are the only recognised brake, steering and suspension specialist globally that offers a full lifecycle – design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and fitment – of its own brand of products through similarly branded outlets. We provide fully customised products and tailored solutions for a range of unique and diverse markets.

We currently have over 120 Pedders branded outlets throughout Australia comprising of stores and authorised dealerships and have a successful international distribution network. At Pedders, our people are our greatest asset.

Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 in Melbourne, Australia, operating as an entirely Australian family-owned business.

We are the only recognised brake, steering and suspension specialist globally that offers a full lifecycle – design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and fitment – of its own brand of products through similarly branded outlets. We provide fully customised products and tailored solutions for a range of unique and diverse markets.

We currently have over 120 Pedders branded outlets throughout Australia comprising of stores and authorised dealerships and have a successful international distribution network. At Pedders, our people are our greatest asset.

Pedders Suspension & Brakes was founded in 1950 in Melbourne, Australia, operating as an entirely Australian family-owned business.

We are the only recognised brake, steering and suspension specialist globally that offers a full lifecycle – design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and fitment – of its own brand of products through similarly branded outlets. We provide fully customised products and tailored solutions for a range of unique and diverse markets.

We currently have over 120 Pedders branded outlets throughout Australia comprising of stores and authorised dealerships and have a successful international distribution network. At Pedders, our people are our greatest asset.

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