Assistant Manager

Welcome Break; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Forecourt/Petrol Station. This fast-paced role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career in management. You will support the Unit Business Manager in all operational aspects, from motivating staff to driving sales. With a strong focus on customer service, this role is perfect for those looking to take the next step in their management career. Enjoy excellent benefits including a meal allowance, discounts, and structured career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday

Employee discounts

Free parking

Discounted hotel stays

Contributory pension scheme

Structured career progression

Bespoke training

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role in customer service.
• Strong people management skills and ability to motivate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Business Manager in running the unit.
• Drive sales and profitability while managing staff.

Skills

Customer Service Management

People Management

Sales Growth

Multitasking

Job description

Assistant Manager at our Forecourt / Petrol Station

Location: Welcome Break, Rotherham, M1 Junction 33

Salary: Up to £27,000 plus bonus and £10 on-shift meal allowance

Benefits: Excellent discounts, free parking, career development opportunities

Great managers aren’t born, they’re made. If you want to succeed as a manager, Welcome Break could be the perfect place to start.

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the Unit Business Manager in all aspects of running the unit—from people management to driving sales and profitability. The role is fast-paced and demanding, but we provide support and training to help develop your career and progress.

Ideally, an Assistant Manager Would Have:

• Experience in a supervisory or management role in customer service
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Strong people management skills, ability to motivate and lead by example
• Ability to multitask effectively
• A business-minded approach focused on sales growth and profitability
• Ambition to develop a management career

Benefits for Assistant Managers:

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• £10 on-shift meal allowance
• 30 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service
• Employee discounts at onsite outlets (50% off at KFC, Burger King, Starbucks, Pizza Express)
• My Welcome Break discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Structured career progression and bespoke training
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted hotel stays for you and family members

Applicants must be 18 years or older due to role responsibilities.

About Welcome Break

Welcome Break is a leading motorway service operator in the UK, managing 60 service areas and 31 hotels nationwide. Our sites feature popular brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express, and Burger King, along with hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. Despite the variety of brands and uniforms, we operate as one team under the Welcome Break umbrella.