Branch Manager

Premier Automotive; Camberley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Camberley is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead a well-established service centre. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive management and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, motivating the team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 with on-target earnings up to £70,000 including bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Employee discount scheme

Additional annual leave

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to analyze and improve operational performance.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the automotive service centre.
• Ensure smooth workflow and efficient productivity.
• Deliver top-quality results for customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Level 2/3 in Automotive or MOT tester certified

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced manager in the automotive aftermarket looking for your next challenge?

We're recruiting for a hands‑on Branch Manager to lead a well‑established automotive service centre in the Camberley area.

This role requires a strong leader with a proven background in workshop or branch management – someone who can motivate a team, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive performance to new levels.

You'll take full responsibility for the branch's day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth workflow, efficient productivity, and top‑quality results for customers. A technical or MOT tester background would be a strong advantage.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per year
• On‑target earnings up to £70,000 including bonuses
• £3,000 welcome payment (paid in instalments over the first 3 months)
• Comprehensive benefits package (see below)

Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Additional annual leave (including birthday holiday)
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long‑term sickness and death‑in‑service insurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• £50 safety boot allowance & full PPE provided
• Technicians' tool insurance

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Able to analyse and improve operational performance
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Customer‑focused with a drive for excellence
• Experience managing both staff and customer relationships
• Ideally qualified to Level 2/3 in Automotive or MOT tester certified

We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.