Assistant Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment Limited; Workington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement & bonuses

IMI upskilling courses

Career development

Staff discounts on servicing/MOTs

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Long service recognition

Vouchers & company events

Job summary

Assistant Centre Manager sought for a fast-growing automotive business in Workington. You will work with the Centre Manager to run daily operations, optimise workflow, and support the workshop team to meet targets.

Applicants should have automotive industry experience and be ready for a step into management. Location is Workington with a 08:30–17:30 schedule and a Saturday rota. Benefits include extensive holiday, upskilling, and pension.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence (Essential).
• Experience in a technical or mechanical environment.
• Strong automotive product knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day running of the centre.
• Coordinate workshop staff and manage daily workflows to ensure efficiency.
• 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 when required.
• Support achievement of commercial sales KPIs and overall centre performance.
• Handle customer enquiries and grow local customer accounts.
• Ensure workshop compliance and high operational standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Mechanical experience

Automotive knowledge

Priorities management

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

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 Workington.

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: Workington

Pay / salary: Basic: £32,000 £37,000

OTE: Approx. £3,000 per annum, based on KPIs

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 £3,000 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.