Assistant Manager

Halfords; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Bonus scheme

Pension

Employee discount

Health benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Halfords Mobile Expert Assistant Manager role in Bracknell leads a skilled team to deliver first-class mobile tyre fitting services. You’ll mentor technicians, ensure hub operations run smoothly, and focus on a great customer experience across at-home, at-work, or on-site visits.

You report to the Hub Manager, manage goods in/out, and help open/close the hub when needed while upholding health and safety and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within automotive or retail service.
• Ability to mentor technicians and manage a team effectively.
• Strong customer focus and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead hub operations and mentor the technician team.
• Ensure hub vehicles and staff are ready for service and on the road promptly.
• Oversee goods in/out and open/close hub when required.
• Maintain health and safety standards and uphold company procedures.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Job no: 568423
Work type: Full time
Site: Bracknell
Categories: Mechanic, Retail Management, Autocentre Management
Location: Middlesex
Salary: £36,516 - £41,916 per annum
Business Area: Halfords Mobile Expert

• On-target earnings up to £41,916
• A monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £5,400 Per year
• Comprising a base salary of £36,516

A Halfords Mobile Expert Assistant Manager is a real team player. Technically skilled and focused on delivering a first-class customer experience, you’ll already have experience as an Assistant Manager, Workshop Controller or Centre Manager.

Join us and help deliver an expert mobile tyre fitting service to our customers at home, work or elsewhere, operating from our Hub. Your skilled support to our team of Tyre Fitters and Technicians will give you the chance to use your technical ability, and you’ll also spend time with our customers, delivering a great customer-first experience face to face.

Reporting to the Hub Manager you’ll ensure hub vehicles and team members are on the road promptly, taking responsibility for goods in, as well as opening and closing the Hub in the absence of the Hub Manager.

Acting as a mentor to the existing technician team, supporting the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective service, you’ll follow processes and procedures, whilst adhering to the legal framework and health and safety requirements. A positive and effective ambassador of the company, you’ll take a keen and supportive interest in your team.

Join us and enjoy working with a national chain offering industry leading recognised training linked to your skills and experience.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience of working within a management role
• Tyre Fitting experience is preferred but not essential
• Be computer literate and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Be capable of identifying training needs and developing team members
• Have experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Have a full driving licence with no more than 6 points held for a minimum of 12 months
• Be available to work 5 days per week between the operating hours of 6am - 8pm working every other weekend

We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory company pension, you can expect to enjoy:

• Store discount, with 25% off most products across Halfords and Tredz
• Employee discount, with up to 50% off your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
• Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies
• Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Employee wellness programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a rangeof bikes which have been significantly reduced
• Life assurance
• Uniform
• Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy-day fund for the future
• Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards your healthcare costs and get access to health and well-being services

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.