Centre Manager

TieTalent; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in Ipswich is seeking an Autocentre Manager to lead the team and enhance customer satisfaction. The role offers competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and various benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service. Join us in our mission to keep the nation moving safely.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within the automotive or similar industry.
• Proven high customer satisfaction delivery and effective management.
• Strong coaching approach to team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to success by providing excellent customer journeys.
• Drive business performance and facilitate ongoing training.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Customer satisfaction

Coaching and development

Compliance standards

Sales turnover management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Valid driving license

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!

• £40,000 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.