Assistant Centre Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Enhanced annual leave

IMI qualifications training

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Uniform provided

Refer a Friend scheme

Career progression

5-day working week

Saturday rota

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting for an Assistant Tyre Centre Manager in Thame. The role leads front-of-house and workshop teams, drives customer satisfaction, and supports sales targets within a busy tyre/service centre environment.

Offering a starting salary of around £31,900 with a lucrative bonus scheme, a £1,000 signing-on and a pathway to IMI qualifications, this position includes a 5-day week, pension, staff discounts and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive sector experience, ideally in fast-fit, tyre or exhaust.
• Previous supervisory or management responsibility in an automotive environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent customer service skills with a positive customer experience focus.
• Ability to maximise sales and control costs effectively.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and compliance.
• A valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Line management of front-of-house staff and workshop team.
• Managing customer enquiries in person and by phone to ensure satisfaction.
• Assisting in achieving sales targets and monitoring centre performance.
• Carrying out stock checks and audits to maintain stock levels.
• Providing hands-on workshop assistance when required.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Supporting the Centre Manager in daily operations and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales

Stock Control

Organisation

Driving Licence

Education

IMI qualifications

Job description

Are you an experienced automotive professional seeking an exciting leadership opportunity? Our client, a reputable automotive service centre and tyre retailer with 24 centres across the Home Counties, is seeking a dedicated Assistant Tyre Centre Manager to join their busy Thame branch.

This is a rare chance to develop your career with a well-established, award-winning business generating a turnover of £35 million and employing approximately 240 staff.

Our client is committed to offering a supportive working environment and attractive benefits package. The successful Assistant Tyre Centre Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the centre, combining customer service excellence with team leadership and workshop support.

Benefits for the Successful Assistant Tyre Centre Manager:

- Starting salary approximately £31,900 per annum

- Lucrative performance-related bonus scheme with potential earnings of £35,000 to £40,000+ (uncapped)

- £1,000 signing-on bonus, with £500 payable upon successful completion of probation and after 6 months, plus another £500 after 12 months

- Guaranteed 5-day working week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, with Saturdays on a rota (8:30am-5:00pm) and a day off during the week when working Saturday

- Enhanced annual leave entitlements

- Full training leading to IMI qualifications

- Contributory workplace pension scheme

- Staff discounts, uniform, and a “Refer a Friend” scheme

- Long-term career progression with an industry-leading company

Duties of the Assistant Tyre Centre Manager:

- Line management of front-of-house staff and workshop team

- Managing customer enquiries in person and via phone, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

- Assisting in achieving sales targets and monitoring centre performance

- Carrying out stock checks and audits, maintaining optimal stock levels

- Providing hands-on workshop assistance whenever required

- Ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards

- Supporting the Centre Manager in daily operations and strategic initiatives

Requirements of the Assistant Tyre Centre Manager:

- Proven automotive sector experience, ideally within fast-fit, tyre, or exhaust industry

- Prior supervisory or management responsibility in an automotive environment

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

- Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on delivering a positive customer experience

- Ability to maximise sales and control costs effectively

- Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and compliance awareness

- A valid UK driving licence with minimal points

- Flexibility to work on Saturdays on a rota (3 in 4 Saturdays) with a weekday off if working on Saturday

Contact Sarena Abbot, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Thame and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Assistant Tyre Centre Manager opportunity.

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