Assistant Manager: Auto Workshop Leader & Growth

Halfords; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Discounts on products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary advance via Wagestream

GP access

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Health plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Career progression

Job summary

Halfords, the UK’s largest automotive service and repair business, seeks an Assistant Manager to work with the Centre Manager. You will split your time between the workshop and sales, driving profitability and a top customer experience.

You’ll need strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to develop colleagues in a busy workshop environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong management and customer-service focus required.
• Coaching and developing colleagues in real time.
• Technical/mechanical knowledge with Level 2/3 LV maintenance qualification preferred.
• Solid understanding of workshop operations and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Manage alongside Centre Manager to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop workshop team to maintain high standards.
• Balance workshop operations with sales and customer service duties.

Skills

Customer service leadership

Coaching & development

Mechanical knowledge

Workshop operations

Tooling experience

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

IT literacy

Time management

Driving licence

Education

LV Maintenance Level 2/3

Tools

None

Job description

Halfords, the UK’s largest automotive service and repair business, seeks an Assistant Manager to work with the Centre Manager. You will split your time between the workshop and sales, driving profitability and a top customer experience.

You’ll need strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to develop colleagues in a busy workshop environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and career progression.