Centre Manager

Halfords; Rothley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking an Autocentre Manager in Rothley. The role involves leading a team to drive business performance and enhance customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in customer service, and compliance standards knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and numerous benefits including training and progression opportunities. Be part of a growing business committed to electric mobility and motoring services.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills and Halfords products

Family & Friends Discount Events

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Customer satisfaction delivery

Coaching-based approach to team development

Compliance standards experience

Sales turnover management

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Time management

Valid 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!

Compensation and working details

• £34,203 - £40,823 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• 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.