Assistant Centre Manager – Fast-Fit Automotive Leader

Octane Recruitment Limited; Derbyshire Dales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

OTE bonus

IMI upskilling

Career development

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Employee assistance

Long service recognition

Company events

Job summary

Matlock-based automotive retailer is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to work with the Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, service delivery and compliance. The role involves managing workshop flow, stock control and mentoring mechanics, with a focus on customer satisfaction and sales KPIs.

Location: Matlock. Basic salary £32,000 - £36,000 with an OTE of around £6,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in Automotive industry.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to support the workshop team when required.
• Full clean UK driving licence held for at least 6 months is essential.

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.

Job description

Matlock-based automotive retailer is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to work with the Centre Manager to oversee daily operations, service delivery and compliance. The role involves managing workshop flow, stock control and mentoring mechanics, with a focus on customer satisfaction and sales KPIs.

Location: Matlock. Basic salary £32,000 - £36,000 with an OTE of around £6,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities.