Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Holiday

IMI upskilling courses

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, &

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Buy/sell holidays

Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd has partnered with a fast-growing UK automotive retailer to recruit a Centre Manager for their Bath retail centre. The role oversees the centre and workshop teams, drives sales and ensures customers receive a high standard of service.

You will manage day-to-day operations, stock, safety standards and training, with shifts 08:30-17:30 Mon-Fri and Saturday on a rota (08:30-16:00). The ideal candidate has people-management experience in automotive and a strong commercial

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence – Essential.
• Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit or a similar environment.
• Strong commercial and sales background.
• Good automotive and mechanical knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong customer-service and account-management skills.

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

Centre Manager experience

People management

Automotive industry knowledge

Sales & commercial focus

Health & Safety knowledge

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Bath.

As a Centre Manager you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre, managing and motivating the centre & workshop teams, driving sales performance and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.

To be applicable for this role you must have experience managing people and have a strong background within the Automotive industry.

Location: Bath

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17.30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 – 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

Benefits

• - 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• - Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses. Extensive on-going training programmes
• - Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• - Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• - Life Insurance
• - Employee Assistant Program
• - Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• - Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

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

Required Skills & Experience

• - Valid UK driving licence – Essential
• - Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit or a similar environment
• - Strong commercial and sales background
• - Good automotive and mechanical knowledge
• - Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
• - Strong customer-service and account-management skills

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.