Assistant Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holidays

Bonus scheme

IMI upskilling

Career development

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Employee assistance

Long service recognition

Vouchers

Eye care

Cycle to work

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager for a fast-fit automotive centre in Swindon. You will support the Centre Manager, coordinate workshop activities, manage stock, and mentor technicians to meet service and commercial targets.

Applicants should have automotive industry experience, a hands-on approach and be ready for a management step-up. The role offers a structured progression path and industry training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (Essential).
• Experience in a technical or mechanical working environment.
• Strong automotive product knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness.
• Hands-on approach to support workshop team when required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Technical environment

Automotive knowledge

Prioritisation

Organisation

Hands-on attitude

Job description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive businesses, are currently looking for an Assistant Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Swindon. 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. We are happy to look at candidates who are already Assistant Centre Managers, or someone who is ready for their firststep into management.

Location: Swindon
Pay / salary:£32,000 - £34,000, dependent on experience
OTE: Approx. £6,000 per annum, based on KPIs
Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 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 £6,000 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
• Pension scheme
• 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

Assistant Centre Manager 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

To be an Assistant Centre Manager you will need:

• 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.

Reference:RPOALL
Consultant: Chanté Budhoo

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