Automotive Centre Manager: Lead Centre & Workshop

Octane Recruitment; Bushey Heath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Uncapped bonus scheme OTE £10,000

IMI upskilling courses

Career development

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Centre Manager for a fast-fit automotive retail centre in Bushey. You will lead the centre and workshop teams, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. A strong automotive background and people management experience are required.

The role offers a basic salary of £36,000 to £38,000 with uncapped OTE around £10,000, and a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30 schedule with Saturdays on a rota (08:30–16:00).

Qualifications

• Experience managing people within automotive/fast-fit environments.
• Strong commercial and sales background.
• Good automotive and mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the centre and workshop teams and drive sales performance.
• Run the day-to-day operation of the centre.
• Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service.
• Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets and takings.
• Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained.
• Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards.
• Coach and train team members where required.

Skills

People management

Automotive industry background

Sales driven

Team motivation

Customer service

Job description

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Centre Manager for a fast-fit automotive retail centre in Bushey. You will lead the centre and workshop teams, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. A strong automotive background and people management experience are required.

The role offers a basic salary of £36,000 to £38,000 with uncapped OTE around £10,000, and a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30 schedule with Saturdays on a rota (08:30–16:00).