Centre Manager

Octane Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

IMI training

Holiday buy/sell

Pension

Life Assurance

Parental leave

Discounts

Assistance programme

Cycle to work

Eye care

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is recruiting for a Centre Manager in Bath to oversee the day-to-day operations of an automotive service centre. You will coordinate workloads, lead a team of 12 staff and drive sales and profitability while delivering high standards of customer service.

The role requires experience in automotive workshop management, strong leadership, and commercial acumen, with a Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Assistant Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment.
• Experience managing automotive workshop or service centre operations.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Good customer service and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the automotive service centre and coordinate workloads.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 12 workshop and front-of-house staff.
• Drive sales, revenue and centre profitability.
• Deliver high standards of customer service across the site.
• Monitor centre performance and implement improvements where required.
• Manage stock control, stock security and operational costs.
• Ensure Health & Safety, centre presentation and company standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Sales focus

Customer service

Job description

Location: Bath

Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am5:00pm, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am4:00pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Reference: 31274

Centre Manager Benefits:

• Performance-based bonus


• Fully funded IMI training and career development


• Buy and sell holiday scheme


• Company pension and Life Assurance


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave


• Employee and retail discounts


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccinations


• Referral scheme and long-service recognition


• On-site parking

Centre Manager Role:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the automotive service centre and coordinate workloads


• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 12 workshop and front-of-house staff


• Drive sales, revenue and centre profitability


• Deliver high standards of customer service across the site


• Monitor centre performance and implement improvements where required


• Manage stock control, stock security and operational costs


• Ensure Health & Safety, centre presentation and company standards are maintained

Centre Manager Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Assistant Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment


• Experience managing automotive workshop or service centre operations


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability


• Good customer service and organisational skills


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Right to work in the UK