Assistant Centre Manager – Fast-Fit Growth & Training

Octane Recruitment Limited

Rushmere St Andrew

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 37,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 32 days
Bonus scheme
IMI upskilling courses
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Staff discounts
Life Insurance
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
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Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited seeks an Assistant Centre Manager for a busy automotive retail centre in Ipswich. You will work with the Centre Manager to run daily operations, optimise workshop workflow and drive customer service. A hands-on approach and automotive knowledge are essential.

You will support sales KPIs, mentor workshop staff, and help maintain stock while ensuring compliance and high standards across the centre.

Qualifications

  • Background in the automotive industry is required.
  • Experience coordinating workshop activity and staff.
  • Experience in leadership or supervisory roles is preferred.
  • Customer-focused approach to service and sales goals.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day centre operations.
  • Coordinate workshop staff and manage daily workflow.
  • Maintain stock and inventory controls.
  • Coach workshop mechanics to meet customer and business targets.
  • Assist technicians with mechanical issues when needed.
  • Support achievement of commercial KPIs and centre performance.
  • Handle customer enquiries and develop local accounts.
  • Ensure high standards of workshop compliance.

Skills

Automotive industry experience
Workshop coordination
People leadership
Customer service

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited seeks an Assistant Centre Manager for a busy automotive retail centre in Ipswich. You will work with the Centre Manager to run daily operations, optimise workshop workflow and drive customer service. A hands-on approach and automotive knowledge are essential.

You will support sales KPIs, mentor workshop staff, and help maintain stock while ensuring compliance and high standards across the centre.

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