Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service company as an Assistant Manager in Kendal. You'll balance workshop responsibilities with customer service, driving profitability while supporting your team. With great progression prospects and an uncapped bonus program, this role is ideal for those seeking a career in management.

Benefits

Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year

5 days a week

Referral bonus scheme

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills and products

Grocery and shopping discounts

Family & Friends Discount Events

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access year-round

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high customer satisfaction and effective management.
• Ability to coach and train colleagues.
• Technical/Mechanical ability or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Centre Manager to provide effective management.
• Drive profitability with a focus on customer journey.
• Assist with daily sales and customer service.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Coaching

Technical/Mechanical Ability

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Time Management

Valid Driving License

Job description

Join the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and take the next step in your management career with us! We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Assistant Manager Role

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 with daily sales and customer service.

If you are passionate about customer experience, eager to drive business performance, and looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today!

Benefits

• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• 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 products in our retail stores
• 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 costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Career Development

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

Skills and Experience

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

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. We are growing rapidly with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome diversity within our team.