Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service company as an Assistant Manager, where you will drive profitability and enhance customer experience. This role offers career progression, training opportunities, and a competitive bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have hands-on mechanical experience and strong management skills.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

20% discount on shares

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high customer satisfaction and effective management.
• Technical/mechanical ability or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.
• Work alongside technicians in the workshop.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Coaching

Technical/Mechanical Ability

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication

IT Proficiency

Time Management

Driving License

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14.05.2025

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Job Description:

Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business. We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide effective management and leadership, driving profitability with a focus on the customer journey. Ideally, you will have hands-on experience as a mechanic, as you will divide your time between the workshop, working alongside technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

If you are passionate about driving business performance, delivering excellent customer experience, and seeking a long-term career with progression and training schemes, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today!

• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (potential to earn more)

• 5 days a week (Centre closed on Sundays)

• Earn extra through our refer-a-friend scheme – T&C’s apply.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enroll in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream – access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services and healthcare cost claims
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will have opportunities to progress your career at Halfords, including access to hybrid training, ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in delivering high customer satisfaction and effective management
• Ability to coach/training colleagues effectively
• Technical/Mechanical ability or experience
• Experience meeting Health and Safety compliance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficiency and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Good time management
• A valid driving license

We are growing rapidly and focusing on motoring services and electric mobility. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure if you meet all criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway! At Halfords, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, embracing diversity within our One Halfords Family.