Assistant Manager

Halfords; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Huddersfield is seeking an Assistant Manager to work alongside the Centre Manager. You will focus on driving customer satisfaction and managing the workshop. Ideal candidates have mechanical experience and desire career progression within the organization. This role offers a competitive salary and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Maximum salary £31,997 per annum

Average bonus of £7,100 per year

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Discounts on products and services

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as a mechanic is ideal.
• Ability to deliver high customer satisfaction through effective management.
• Experience in meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management.
• Assist with daily sales and customer service.
• Drive business performance with a focus on customer experience.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Coaching/training

Technical/mechanical ability

Compliance standards

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

As an Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the Centre Manager, to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. Ideally you will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don't delay apply today!

Responsibilities

• Experience / Ability to deliver high customer satisfaction and experience through effective management
• Experience / Ability to deliver coaching/training to colleagues
• Technical/Mechanical ability or experience
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
• IT proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems
• Good time management
• A current valid driving licence

About Us

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. 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 Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Benefits

• Maximum Amount £31,997 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme - T&C's Apply.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount
• Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol 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 - to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.