Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK’s largest automotive service business as an Assistant Manager. This role involves effective management alongside the Centre Manager, focusing on customer satisfaction and profitability. With great career opportunities and an uncapped bonus scheme, this is a chance to enhance your career in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a mechanic is ideal.
• Experience in coaching and training colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Manager in management and leadership.
• Drive profitability with a focus on customer journey.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Coaching

Technical/Mechanical Ability

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication

IT Proficiency

Time Management

Driving License

Job description

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Join the UK’s Largest Automotive Service Business as an Assistant Manager

Ready to take the next step in management? We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide effective management and leadership, driving profitability with a strong focus on the customer journey. Ideally, you will have hands-on experience as a mechanic, as you will divide your time between the workshop, working alongside technicians, and assisting with daily sales and customer service.

If you are passionate about driving business performance, enhancing customer experience, and seeking a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Don’t delay—apply today!

Benefits:

• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (closed on Sundays)
• Refer a friend scheme – T&Cs apply
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enroll in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream – access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 24/7, 364 days a year
• Join the Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services and healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Opportunities for career progression, including hybrid training, ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to deliver high customer satisfaction and effective management
• Experience in coaching and training colleagues
• Technical/Mechanical ability or experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficiency with willingness to learn in-house systems
• Good time management skills
• Valid driving license

We’re growing rapidly and focusing on motoring services and electric mobility. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure if you meet all criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway! At Halfords, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, embracing diversity within our One Halfords Family.