Assistant Centre Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34k-36k

Bonus scheme ~£3,600 annually

Overtime paid at standard rates

5-day week, every other Saturday

Birthday day off

In-house training and development

Contributory pension

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a prominent UK tyre retailer for an Assistant Centre Manager in Gloucester. Salary £34,000–£36,000 with a performance bonus and overtime opportunities. Working pattern: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, plus one in two Saturdays.

Role involves supporting the Centre Manager, leading workshop staff, managing stock, and delivering high customer service standards while maintaining health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within the automotive or retail sector.
• Technical vehicle knowledge and mechanical aptitude.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with ability to develop and maintain a positive team culture.
• Strong customer focus and ability to deliver high standards of service.
• Experience in sales maximisation, cost control, and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to support workshop team as required, with technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager in the daily operations of the depot.
• Lead and motivate a team of workshop staff, supporting mechanically as required.
• Assist in maintaining key performance indicators to meet centre targets.
• Oversee stock management to ensure optimal levels and accuracy.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring compliance with company policies as an Assistant Centre Manager.
• Support workshop activities with technical mechanic support when necessary.
• Assist in controlling costs and maximising sales performance. Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and quality standards.

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager – Gloucester

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a prominent UK tyre retailer.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary between £34,000 and £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Performance‑related bonus scheme averaging approximately £3,600 annually
• Overtime opportunities paid at standard rates – 42.5 hours per week over a guaranteed 5‑day working pattern
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with one in two Saturdays, 8:00am–4:00pm (day off in the week when working Saturdays)
• Enhanced holiday allowance, including an additional day for your birthday
• Access to in‑house training and professional development programmes
• Contributory workplace pension scheme

Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s fastest‑growing tyre retailers.

Duties of an Assistant Centre Manager

• Support the Centre Manager in the daily operations of the depot
• Lead and motivate a team of workshop staff, supporting mechanically as required
• Assist in maintaining key performance indicators to meet centre targets
• Oversee stock management to ensure optimal levels and accuracy
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring compliance with company policies as an Assistant Centre Manager
• Support workshop activities with technical mechanic support when necessary
• Assist in controlling costs and maximising sales performanceEnsure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and quality standards

Requirements of an Assistant Centre Manager

• Proven supervisory experience within the automotive or retail sector
• Technical vehicle knowledge and mechanical aptitude
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with ability to develop and maintain a positive team culture
• Strong customer focus and ability to deliver high standards of service
• Experience in sales maximisation, cost control, and ensuring compliance with standards
• Ability to support workshop team as required, with technical understanding