Service Manager (Automotive Technical Manager)

Yakr Pty Ltd; Darwin; Sur place; CAD 83 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Genuine opportunities for career prog­

Work within a respected automotive-dea

Supportive and professional team

Résumé du poste

Yakr Pty Ltd. in Northwest Territories is seeking an experienced Service Manager (Automotive Technical Manager) to lead a high-performing workshop team and uphold dealer and manufacturer standards.

The role requires strong diagnostic expertise, leadership, and a commitment to exceptional customer service in a busy automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive service management or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical background with expertise in automotive systems and diagnostics.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsabilités

• Take responsibility for upholding dealership and manufacturer standards across the service department.
• Ensure high-quality output from the service workshop and satisfy or exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee, prepare, supervise, and control all service and technical activities within the automotive workshop.
• Provide high-level technical guidance to Workshop Controllers, Technicians, and Apprentices.
• Provide direction, leadership, and feedback to all workshop team members and supervisory staff.
• Monitor and maintain customer-service standards and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Implement systems to ensure follow-up with customers after services and monitor satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Workshop Controllers to optimize labour allocation and productivity.
• Inspect and road test vehicles to ensure repairs meet manufacturer and customer requirements.
• Ensure all jobs are completed correctly the first time with high quality and efficiency.
• Maintain strong customer relations and resolve escalated issues.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Outils

Automotive diagnostics

Description du poste

Service Manager (Automotive Technical Manager) job at Northwest Territories for Yakr Pty Ltd.

Salary: $95,000

Workplace: On site

Location: Northwest Territories, NT

About the role

• Position: Service Manager (Automotive Technical Manager)
• Location: 364 Stuart Highway, Winnellie NT 0820
• Position Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 plus superannuation, dependent on experience
• Recruitment managed by: Yakr Pty Ltd

Elevate Your Career in Darwin!

Our client, Darwin Motor Group, is seeking an experienced Automotive Service Manager / Workshop Controller ready to take the next step in their career and lead a high-performing workshop team.

Darwin Motor Group is part of the established Pickerings Auto Group, which has been operating in Australia for more than two decades. As a respected automotive dealership in the Northern Territory, our client is committed to delivering high-quality vehicle servicing, strong customer outcomes, and professional technical support across its service department.

This opportunity comes with competitive remuneration, genuine career advancement pathways, and the chance to develop your career within a well-established dealership environment in Darwin.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for upholding dealership and manufacturer standards across the service department;
• Ensure the quality of output from the service workshop is maintained at a high level and all customer expectations are satisfied or exceeded;
• Oversee, prepare, supervise, and control all service and technical activities within the automotive workshop;
• Provide high-level technical guidance to Workshop Controllers, Technicians, and Apprentice Technicians in diagnosing complex vehicle problems;
• Provide direction, leadership, and feedback to all workshop team members and supervisory staff;
• Monitor and maintain customer-service standards and implement strategies for continuous improvement;
• Implement systems to ensure customers are followed up after services and satisfaction is consistently monitored;
• Coordinate with Workshop Controllers to ensure efficient allocation of labour and optimal productivity;
• Inspect and road test vehicles where required to ensure repairs meet manufacturer and customer requirements;
• Ensure all jobs are completed correctly the first time, maintaining high quality and efficiency standards;
• Take responsibility for maintaining strong customer relations and resolving escalated issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive service management or a similar leadership role
• Strong technical background with expertise in automotive systems and diagnostics
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and guide a team
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Work within a respected automotive dealership group
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity to live and work in Darwin, Northern Territory

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