Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Uncapped bonus

IMI upskilling

Career progression

Staff discounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Employee assistance

Long service recognition

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Centre Manager for a busy Bath retail centre. You will oversee centre and workshop teams, drive sales, and ensure high service standards for customers.

The role requires a strong automotive background, people management experience, and a solid grasp of Health & Safety. Excellent leadership and operational skills are essential for success in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing people in automotive environment.
• Strong sales background and customer‑facing skills required.
• Solid knowledge of workshop operations and service standards.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements is essential.
• Good automotive/mechanical knowledge and team leadership experience.

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

Sales experience

Customer service

Health & Safety

Automotive knowledge

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

Pay / salary: £38,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience

OTE: Uncapped (realistic £10,000)

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
• Uncapped Bonus scheme - OTE £10,000
• 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
• Pension scheme
• 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

Centre Manager 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

To be a Center Manager you will need:

• 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
• Team-management experience
• 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.

Reference: RPOALL

Consultant: Chanté Budhoo