Assistant Centre Manager

Protyre Autocare; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing automotive company as an Assistant Centre Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team and ensure excellent customer service while managing the daily operations of the centre. With a focus on career development and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a company that values its employees and offers various benefits, including bonuses and training opportunities. If you have a technical background and a passion for the automotive industry, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Regular bonus

Fully funded IMI courses

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Eye Care Vouchers

Buy/Sell Holiday

Flu Jab

Employee Assistance Program

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automotive or mechanical fields is essential.
• Strong customer service and team leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Manager in daily operations and team support.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and workshop management.

Skills

Technical or mechanical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Sales ability

Coaching and mentoring

Understanding of car technology

Health & Safety knowledge

Account management experience

Commercial awareness

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: Middlewich, England

Sector: Automotive

Salary: £30,000.00 to £32,000.00 per annum

Benefits: Excellent bonus + benefits

Protyre Autocare is looking for a hands-on, dynamic, and commercially focused Assistant Centre Manager to join our growing team. We are a fast-growing national automotive company offering superb training and development opportunities.
As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of company business objectives through effective management and coordination of the Centre, whilst ensuring a high level of customer service, centre standards, and taking a leading role in dealing with customers.

Location: Protyre Middlewich, new home for Barry & Wilkinson Tyre & Exhaust.

Benefits:

• A chance to earn a regular bonus.
• Career development: we offer a variety of fully funded IMI courses, including management courses.
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs.
• Retail vouchers, Finder’s fee, Life Insurance, Pension, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday, Flu Jab, Employee Assistance Program.
• Long Service Recognition, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity, Cycle to Work, Charity Match.
• Employee of the month; a chance to win a £50 voucher.
• Centre of the month; a chance to win a race at your local go-karting track.

About You:

• Technical or mechanical background/knowledge.
• The ability to support the technicians in the workshop if required.
• Ability to achieve sales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability and desire to coach and mentor the team.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• A high level of understanding of car technology.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience of account management.
• Commercial awareness to maximize business opportunities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About the Role:

• Assisting the Centre Manager in the operation and daily running of the depot.
• Supporting the team in the workshop mechanically if required.
• Playing a key part in the Centre targets including key performance indicators.
• Overseeing the maintenance of stock values within the centre.
• Offering and delivering excellent customer service.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with Company Policies and Procedures.

Why Join Protyre Autocare?
Protyre Autocare is the UK’s fastest-growing supplier and fitter of tyres and automotive services, fitting over 1 million tyres every year through our fast-fit centres. We offer a wide variety of careers from Administrative to Mechanical, Digital to Financial, and many other exciting roles within the motor industry. Protyre Autocare is the retail branch of The Micheldever Group.