Centre Manager

Halfords; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Share save scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Halfords in West Yorkshire is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Autocentre team and ensure an outstanding customer journey.

You will drive business performance with a structured coaching approach, manage KPIs, and support training and compliance across Health and Safety. The role offers a strong bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a leading UK automotive services business with clear progression and flexible development schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-management experience in automotive or similar industry.
• Proven track record of delivering high customer satisfaction.
• Coaching-based approach to team development and training.
• Experience with Health and Safety compliance.
• Ability to manage KPI and sales targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient IT skills and willingness to learn in-house systems.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Autocentre team to deliver excellent customer journey.
• Drive business performance and achieve KPIs.
• Provide in-moment coaching and training.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance across the site.
• Manage high sales turnover and KPI achievement.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer satisfaction

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Tools

In-house systems

Job description

Centre Manager

Location: West Yorkshire, GB, BD19 3SD

Job no: 568355

Work type: Full time

Site: Leeds

Categories: Autocentre Management

Business Area: Autocentres

Salary: £36,000 - £50,600 per year

Application deadline: 2026-12-26T11:01:18.333

Job Overview

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• On-target earnings up to £50,600
• Comprising a base salary of £36,000 - £39,000
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £11,600 per year
• 5 days a week (this centre is closed on Sundays)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme

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

Career Development

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

About Our Company

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.

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.