Centre Manager

Halfords; Farnham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Farnham is seeking an Autocentre Manager to lead the team and enhance customer satisfaction. This position offers a salary of £35,000 per annum along with an average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills in the automotive industry and a passion for driving business performance. Join us for excellent career opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on retail products

Financial planning support

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in automotive or similar industry.
• Ability to achieve high customer satisfaction.
• Experience managing compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to success and ensure excellent customer experience.
• Drive business performance and manage KPIs.
• Provide training and coaching to team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer satisfaction

Team development

Health and Safety compliance

Sales management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Brilliant at leading a team?

Ready for the next step in your career as an Autocentre Manager with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business with great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

Here at Halfords, we are looking for a Centre Manager, who will play a vital role in leading the team to success and providing an excellent customer journey and satisfaction.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today!

Our offer includes:

• £35,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

Skills and experience

• Fantastic leadership and team management skills within the automotive or similar industry
• Experience delivering high customer satisfaction and displaying effective management
• Engaging and motivational, coaching-based approach to team development and able to provide in the moment training
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
• Experienced with high sales turnover and managing KPI’s
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
• IT Proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems
• Good time management
• A current valid driving licence

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance, and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.