Centre Manager

HiQ Tyres & Autocare; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Centre Manager to lead a talented team in Burton-on-Trent. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to drive operational excellence in the automotive sector. You'll be responsible for motivating your team, managing costs, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. With a supportive culture that treats employees like family, this opportunity promises career progression and a rewarding work environment. Join a company that values your contributions and offers generous benefits, including employee discounts and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Uncapped Monthly Bonus

Generous Employee Discounts

30 Days Holiday

Company Sick Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Training Courses for EV & Hybrid

Ad Hoc Incentives

Reward Gateway Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical automotive teams.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of automotive technical staff.
• Ensure operational performance meets KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Operational Performance Management

Cost Management

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

HiQ Tyres & Autocare has an exciting new opportunity for a Centre Manager to join the team in our Burton on Trent.

The role is offered on a full-time permanent basis, Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 6.00pm – Friday 08.00am to 05.00pm, with a guide salary ranging from £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience. No Sundays or Bank Holidays worked.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead and manage a talented team of automotive technical professionals. If you're passionate about the automotive industry, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

What you will be doing as a Centre Manager:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of automotive technical staff, ensuring they are adequately resourced and skilled to meet Company and customer objectives.
• Foster a high-performance, harmonized culture where achievements are celebrated, and underperformance is effectively managed.
• Ensure that operational performance consistently meets Company and customer KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
• Oversee stores costs and margins, driving improvements where necessary.
• Maximise profit and turnover through effective resource management and operational excellence.
• Set clear objectives for each department, with planning and execution to ensure targets are met efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and deliver strategies that align with the Company's broader objectives, ensuring business goals are consistently achieved.
• Support the Company in achieving consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and building strong customer relationships.
• Plan and coordinate key merchandising activities, ensuring robust stock management routines are in place.

What you will need:

• Proven experience in managing technical automotive teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Solid understanding of operational performance management and KPIs.
• Experience in managing costs, margins, and maximising profitability.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, execute, and ensure operational efficiency across multiple departments.

Benefits for working with us:

• We treat our employees like family and provide training and career opportunities.
• Uncapped monthly bonus structure.
• Generous employee discounts on all HiQ Group services.
• Training courses for EV & Hybrid, MOT Testing License, and REACT Training.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Ad hoc incentives and industry related days out.
• Reward Gateway (Massive discounts on groceries, high street retailers and many more).

HiQ Tyres & Autocare is owned by Goodyear, a well-known and respected brand in the automotive industry. As we continue to expand our retail stores, we offer job security, career progression, and a brand you can be proud to work for.