Assistant Manager

Halfords; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to enhance customer satisfaction and drive profitability. Ideal candidates have mechanical knowledge and prior experience in a management role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, along with a bonus structure and extensive benefits including generous leave, employee discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off most products

Discounts on various services

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a relevant qualification.
• Full, valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving profitability and managing leadership duties.
• Work alongside technicians in the workshop.
• Support the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

Skills

Customer satisfaction management

Coaching and training

Technical/mechanical knowledge

Compliance with Health & Safety

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Tools for workshop

Job description

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. You will have had previous hands‑on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment 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.

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
• Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well‑equipped workshop
• Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in‑house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

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.

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!

• Maximum amount £35,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £7,000 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with 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 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.