Branch Manager

Perfect Placement; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company incentives

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive team environment

No weekend work

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Branch Manager for a well-established independent garage and MOT centre in Manchester. This is an opportunity to lead a busy workshop, drive business growth, and advance your managerial career within a reputable company.

The role offers a basic salary of £40,000 with an achievable OTE of £45,000 plus incentives, a Monday–Friday 45-hour week, and clear progression into senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an automotive workshop or branch.
• Experience with MOT testing is preferred.
• Confident in client communication and customer service delivery.
• Well-organised and commercially aware with workload prioritisation.
• Knowledge of workshop operations and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch and workshop operations.
• Lead and support the technical team to deliver high‑quality work.
• Carry out MOT testing and support MOT operations as required.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Track workshop performance, productivity and profitability.
• Schedule workflow, bookings and technician workloads.
• Uphold health and safety standards and company procedures.
• Support and develop workshop colleagues and drive growth.

Skills

MOT testing experience

Strong leadership

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

We are currently recruitingon behalf of our client, a well-established independent garage and MOT centre in Manchester, for the position of Branch Manager. This role offers a uniqueBranch Manager opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to lead a busy workshop, drive business growth, and develop their managerial career within a reputable company.

Benefits

• Basic salary of £40,000, with an achievable OTE of £45,000 plus attractive company incentives
• Monday to Friday working week, 45 hours per week
• No weekend work required as aBranch Manager
• Opportunities for career progression into senior management roles
• Supportive team environment within a professional automotive setting
• Focus on customer satisfaction and high-quality workmanship
• Excellent scope for professional development within a growing business

Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of the branch and workshop
• Lead and support the technical team to ensure high standards of work
• Carry out MOT testing and support MOT operations as required
• Diagnose vehicle faults and oversee repairs and maintenanceManage customer relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Monitor workshop performance, productivity, and profitability
• Manage workflow, bookings, and technician workloads effectively
• Maintain health & safety standards and enforce company procedures
• Support and develop workshop team members
• Drive business growth and contribute to achieving branch targets

Requirements

• Strong technical background within the automotive sector, ideally with MOT testing experience
• Previous managerial or supervisory experience in an automotive environment
• ProvenBranch Manager leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Confident in client communication and customer service delivery
• Well-organised, commercially aware, and able to prioritise workload
• Knowledge of workshop operations and health & safety practices
• Experience in managing workshop performance and achieving targets

This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking automotive professional seeking to step into a management role or an experienced Branch, Workshop, or Aftersales Manager aiming to enhance their career prospects. Our client offers a supportive environment and the potential for long-term career development.