Assistant Manager

Holt Automotive Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Telford is seeking an Assistant Manager with a strong technical background in the forklift or plant sectors. This full-time role offers management opportunities, including overseeing day-to-day operations and liaising with clients and engineers. The position comes with a salary of £40,000 plus bonuses, fostering a path for real career progression.

Benefits

Bonus scheme for management contributions

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical background from forklift, plant, or material handling sectors.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Able to lead a team, support service operations, and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Manager in daily operations of hire and sales.
• Liaise with engineers and clients for service delivery.
• Oversee workshop activities, scheduling, and stock control.
• Drive performance and efficiency.

Skills

Technical background

Management experience

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Job: Assistant Manager
Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 + Bonus
Industry: Plant / Forklift/ Automotive

Are you a technically skilled leader ready to step into a dynamic management role? We’re working on behalf of a well-established company in Telford seeking an Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

What We’re Looking For:
A strong technical background – ideally from the forklift, plant, or material handling sectors
Proven management or supervisory experience (Service Manager or Assistant Manager level)
Ability to lead a team of engineers, support service operations, and maintain strong client relationships
Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

Experience in the automotive sector? We’d love to hear from you too!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the hire and sales operations
• Liaising with engineers and clients to ensure smooth service delivery
• Overseeing workshop activities, scheduling, and stock control
• Helping drive performance and efficiency across the business

What’s on Offer:

• Bonus scheme for management contribution
• Opportunity to join a well-respected and growing company
• A stable, full-time role with real progression prospects

If you’re interested in hearing more about this exciting Assistant Manager opportunity or would like advice on your next career move, please contact Harry at Holt Recruitment.

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