Fast Fit Centre Manager

Perfect Placement; Havant; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £38,000 to £40,000

IMI training and development courses

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, M

Pension schemes

Life insurance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a highly experienced Fast Fit Centre Manager for an automotive business in Southampton, Hampshire. This role leads a busy centre and drives service quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while steering day-to-day workshop operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a technical background in repairs and diagnostics, and a track record of improving productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and development skills.
• Technical knowledge of automotive repairs, servicing, and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points.
• Experience managing health and safety procedures.
• Customer-focused and sales-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the workshop team to meet operational objectives.
• Manage daily workshop operations to ensure high standards of service, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the safety and security of the workshop, stock, and equipment.
• Promote a positive working environment focusing on team development and customer care.
• Ensure accurate stock control, timely deliveries, and proper storage procedures.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Develop practical strategies to optimise workshop productivity and profitability.
• Foster continual learning and development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Workshop operations

Health & safety

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Fast Fit Centre Manager for a reputable automotive business located in Southampton, Hampshire. Our client is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining operational excellence. This Fast Fit Centre Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled automotive professional ready to lead a busy centre and drive business growth.

Benefits for the successful Fast Fit Centre Manager:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, with potential for regular performance-based bonuses
• Fully funded IMI training and development courses to support career progression
• Staff discounts on vehicle servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Additional benefits including retail vouchers, life insurance, pension schemes, and eye care vouchers
• Recognition awards such as Employee of the Month and Centre of the Month with rewards
• Flexibility options such as buy/sell holiday and cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to employee assistance programmes

Duties of the Fast Fit Centre Manager:

• Lead and motivate the workshop team to meet operational objectives and improve performance
• Manage daily workshop operations to ensure high standards of service, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee the safety and security of the workshop, stock, and equipment
• Promote a positive working environment focusing on team development and customer care
• Ensure accurate stock control, timely deliveries, and proper storage procedures
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards
• Develop practical strategies to optimise workshop productivity and profitability
• Foster continual learning and development within the team

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a managerial role within the automotive industry, ideally as Fast Fit Centre Manager or similar
• Strong leadership qualities with a focus on team motivation and development
• Technical knowledge of automotive repairs, servicing, and diagnostics
• Successful track record in a customer-focused, sales-driven environment
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of six months, with no more than six points
• Experience managing health and safety procedures relevant to automotive workshops