Assistant Manager

Kwik-Fit (GB) Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Watford is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run the Centre's operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in auto servicing, strong customer service skills, and a proactive approach to developing managerial capabilities. This role offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits including discounts and life assurance.

Benefits

Discount at supermarkets and high street retailers

Up to 50% off at Kwik Fit

Wage access before payday via Wagestream

Eyecare free examinations and discounted/free glasses

Easy-book appointments with a free online GP

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free mortgage advice

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Full-pay paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in auto servicing or fast-fit roles.
• Proven track record of delivering customer service.
• Willingness to develop management behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager in running business operations.
• Role model exceptional customer service to colleagues.
• Help develop and support team members.

Skills

Customer service skills

Managerial skills

Team leadership

Auto servicing experience

Job description

Work with us

Ready to kick your fast-fit career into high gear? That’s what happens when you join us as an Assistant Manager. Right from the off you’ll develop your managerial skills so that you’re ready to run your own Kwik Fit Centre when the opportunity arises. If you’ve earned your stripes in the auto servicing trade, joining us as an Assistant Manager will get you the recognition and support you deserve.

The Day to Day

You’ll be involved in running all aspects of Centre business, supporting the Centre Manager and your team so they can be at the top of their game and keep our customers safe on the road. You’ll also role model amazing customer service for colleagues as the walking, talking embodiment of our values.

Who We\'re Looking For

We want to meet people who are as ambitious about delivering great service as they are about their careers. Maybe you’ll have been an Assistant Manager elsewhere, or perhaps you’ll be looking to step up. Either way, you’ll be used to shouldering responsibility and will have worked your way up in auto repair or fast-fit roles where you supported your team to deliver amazing customer experiences. As much as we will support your development, you’ll also be proactive in developing management behaviours like accountability, curiosity and understanding – you know the reasons why you’re respected at work.

The Perks

• Discount at supermarkets and high street retailers.
• Up to 50% off at Kwik Fit.
• Wage access before payday via Wagestream.
• Eyecare free examinations and discounted/free glasses.
• Easy-book appointments with a free online GP.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Full-pay paternity leave.

About Us

Kwik Fit has been a household name in tyre fitting and car servicing for more than five decades. In more than 600 Centres around the UK, we fit tyres, fix brakes, carry out MOTs and cure the most complex car complaints. From Tyre Fitter to Autocare Technician and Master Centre Manager, there’s a range of ways to make a difference here, each with a single purpose in common: to keep our customers safe on the road.

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