Assistant Centre Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Buckley; On-site; GBP 5,100 - 6,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Bonus scheme

IMI upskilling courses

Career development

Staff discounts on servicing and MOTs

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Maternity/Paternity leave

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager for the Buckley centre. You will work with the Centre Manager to run daily operations, optimise workflow, and support the workshop team to meet commercial and customer service targets.

Ideal candidates have automotive experience, with either current Assistant Centre Manager experience or readiness for the first step into management. 32 days holiday and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive environment is essential.
• Experience in a supervisory/assistant managerial role is desirable.
• Strong organisational and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with daily operations.
• Coordinate workshop staff and manage workflows.
• Maintain stock control and inventory values.
• Coach and mentor workshop mechanics to achieve targets.
• Assist technicians with mechanical issues when required.
• Support achievement of sales KPIs and centre performance.
• Handle customer enquiries and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and support local customer accounts.
• Ensure workshop compliance and high standards.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

People management

Customer service

Organisational skill

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK's fastest growing fast-fit automotive businesses, are currently looking for an Assistant Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Buckley.

As an Assistant Centre Manager you will work closely with the Centre Manager to manage daily operations, optimise workflow, support the workshop team and ensure the centre meets its commercial, customer service and compliance targets.

To be applicable for this role, you must have a background within the Automotive industry. They are happy to look at people who are already Assistant Centre Manager, or someone who is ready for there 1st step into management.

Location: Buckley

OTE: Approx. £6,000 per annum, based on KPI's

Shift and schedule: 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 – 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week

Benefits

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Performance-based bonus scheme with an approximate OTE of £3,600 per annum
• Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the centre
• Coordinate workshop staff and manage daily work routines to ensure an efficient workflow
• Maintain strict control over stock and inventory values
• Guide, coach and mentor workshop mechanics to help achieve customer satisfaction and business targets
• Step into the workshop and physically assist technicians with mechanical issues when required
• Support the achievement of commercial sales KPIs and overall centre performance
• Handle customer enquiries and use commercial awareness to identify opportunities to grow the business
• Develop and support local customer accounts
• Ensure strict workshop compliance and high operational standards are maintained

Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence, held for at least 6 months – Essential
• Experience within a technical or mechanical working environment
• Strong automotive product knowledge
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness skills
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support the workshop team when required

Our client

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing. They are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.