Branch Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000 p.a.

OTE £48,000 (estimated)

Pension scheme and 20 days + BH

Career progression

Structured 8:00–17:00 week

On-site leadership role

Relocation plans

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd. is recruiting a Branch Manager for the Bournemouth branch. The role focuses on leading daily operations, motivating a on-site team of technicians, and acting as the primary customer-facing representative to build strong client and supplier relationships.

The position emphasizes adherence to quality standards, health and safety, and career progression within a growing operation. Workweek runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop controller, master technician, or managerial role within the motor trade.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with heavy mechanics and diagnostics.
• Excellent people management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead a team and oversee work quality without being primarily technical day-to-day.
• Customer-focused approach and professional representation of the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Bournemouth branch, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop technicians and support staff as Branch Manager.
• Act as the primary customer-facing representative and maintain client relations.
• Maintain health and safety standards and compliance with policies.
• Implement procedures to optimise workflow and organisational structure.
• Monitor team performance and provide leadership to achieve targets.

Skills

Workshop management

Mechanical knowledge

People management

Team motivation

Diagnostics

Customer service

Leadership

Heavy machinery

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable independent motor trade business for the position of Branch Manager at their Bournemouth location. This role provides a unique career opportunity for experienced automotive Branch Managers seeking to lead a busy and expanding operation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum
• Performance-based bonuses, with an estimated OTE of approximately £48,000
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Clear opportunities for career progression as aBranch Manager
• Structured Monday to Friday working week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Leadership role overseeing a dedicated team on-site
• Long-term plans for relocation to larger premises, enhancing operational capacity

Duties:

• Oversee daily operations of the Bournemouth branch, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards
• Manage, motivate, and develop a team of technicians and support staff as a Branch Manager
• Act as the primary customer-facing representative, fostering strong relationships with clients and suppliers
• Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Implement and oversee operational procedures to optimise workflow and organisational structure
• Monitor team performance, providing leadership and motivational support to achieve business targets

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a workshop controller, master technician, or managerial role within the motor trade
• Strong mechanical knowledge, ideally with a background as a time-served mechanic
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Ability to oversee work quality and lead a team without being primarily technical on a day-to-day basis
• Sound knowledge of heavy mechanics and diagnostics
• Skilled at providing exceptional customer service and representing the business professionally
• Approachable leadership style combined with organisational and motivational abilities