Assistant Branch Manager

Dev; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off products in Halfords Retail stores

Discounts on garage bills at Halfords Autocentre

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Wagestream - financial planning app

Health plan

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Chester seeks an Assistant Manager or Autocare Technician ready to advance their career. You will support daily operations, manage the branch in the manager's absence, and ensure customer satisfaction while maximizing sales opportunities. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and a background in automotive services. Join us for a rewarding career with a wide range of benefits including discounts, life assurance, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to manage operations efficiently.
• A focus on quality control.
• A commitment to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in daily operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations in the manager's absence.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maximize sales.

Skills

Supervisory experience or people management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proven fast fit / tyre fitting / automotive or mechanic experience

Focus on quality control

Commitment to Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Job description

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Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Who we’re looking for:

Whether you’re an Assistant Manager already or an experienced Autocare Technician ready for the next step, you know the fast fit business inside out.

You’ll support the Branch Manager with the daily running of the branch and will manage the day-to-day operation in their absence, ensuring both customer satisfaction and sales opportunities are maximised.

What you’ll need:

• Supervisory experience or people management skills
• To be comfortable working under pressure and to tight timescales
• Proven fast fit / tyre fitting / automotive or mechanic experience
• A focus on quality control
• A commitment to Health and Safety

What you’ll get:

We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory pension, you can expect to enjoy:

• 25% off most of our products in Halfords Retail stores and online
• Amazing discounts of up to 60% on your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
• Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies
• At least 25% colleague discount at Tredz
• Life assurance
• Uniform
• Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Employee assistance programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a range of bikes which have been significantly reduced
• Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount
• Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy‑day fund for the future
• Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards your healthcare costs and get access to health and well‑being services

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that really values your skills, team focus and hard work.

National Tyres and Autocare is now part of the Halfords family. We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.