Assistant Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Eye care vouchers

On-site parking

Holiday buy/sell

IMI training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced automotive professional for the Assistant Centre Manager position in Banbury. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a strong salary package and bonus potential, plus excellent training and career development benefits.

Must hold a valid MOT licence and a full UK driving licence. Shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with one in two Saturdays; salary is up to £36,000 base plus bonus with OTE around £42,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an automotive assistant manager, supervisor or senior technician role.
• City & Guilds, NVQ or other relevant technical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day running of the centre, ensuring targets and business objectives are met.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring customers are dealt with promptly and professionally.
• Allocate work effectively to technicians to maximise productivity and maintain high standards.
• Maintain strong operational standards, including cleanliness, stock control, cost control and compliance.
• Assist with MOT testing, servicing and vehicle maintenance duties when required.

Skills

Assistant manager experience

Supervisory skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager role for a growing automotive service centre, suited to an experienced automotive professional with strong customer service, team leadership and operational skills. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a strong salary package, bonus potential and excellent training and career development benefits.

Must have a valid MOT licence and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Banbury

Pay / salary: Up to £36,000 basic + Bonus OTE £42,000 +

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm; 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am - 4pm, with a day off in the week

Job Reference: 31788

• Company pension, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee and retail discounts, retail vouchers and finder's fee
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and free flu jabs
• On-site parking and buy/sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Fully funded IMI training and career development
• Referral programme, long-service recognition and charity match scheme
• Employee of the Month (£50 voucher) and Centre of the Month go-karting race prize

Company

This leading British garage network operates over 180 local centres, providing comprehensive vehicle servicing, MOT testing and mechanical repairs. As one of the UK's fastest-growing tyre suppliers, the company fits millions of premium and budget tyres annually while offering free vehicle safety checks to motorists. Customers can easily book routine maintenance or emergency tyre replacements online, with same-day fitting available across its nationwide branch network.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in an automotive assistant manager, supervisor or senior technician role
• City & Guilds, NVQ or other relevant technical qualification

Job responsibilities for the Assistant Centre Manager role

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day running of the centre, ensuring targets and business objectives are met
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring customers are dealt with promptly and professionally
• Allocate work effectively to technicians to maximise productivity and maintain high standards
• Maintain strong operational standards, including cleanliness, stock control, cost control and compliance
• Assist with MOT testing, servicing and vehicle maintenance duties when required

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