Fast-Fit Centre Manager

Perfect Placement; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMI training

Career progression

Staff discounts on servicing

Company pension

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday buy and sell

Employee recognition

Job summary

Perfect Placement in Kettering seeks an experienced Fast-Fit Centre Manager to lead the daily workshop operations and drive performance. You will motivate the team, uphold high standards of customer service, and ensure safety and efficiency across the centre.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £35,000 with performance-based bonuses, plus IMI training and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Centre Manager or similar in automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrable sales experience and commercial awareness.
• Good automotive knowledge with understanding of vehicle technology.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing, motivating, and developing the centre team to optimise performance.
• Driving sales and maximising customer conversion rates.
• Overseeing day-to-day workshop and service centre operations.
• Ensuring high standards of customer service are consistently maintained.
• Managing stock control, deliveries, and centre security.
• Implementing and maintaining Health & Safety procedures.
• Supporting team training and development initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Sales experience

Customer service

Health & Safety

Team motivation

Job description

Our client, a reputable automotive service centre located in Kettering, is seeking an experienced Fast-Fit Centre Manager to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 plus performance-related bonuses. The successful Fast-Fit Centre Manager will lead daily workshop operations, motivate the team, and ensure high standards of customer service, safety, and efficiency.

Benefits for the successful Fast-Fit Centre Manager will include:

• Basic salary of up to £35,000 plus performance-based bonus
• Fully funded IMI training and development programmes
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Company pension and life insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Employee recognition and reward schemes

Duties as a Fast-Fit Centre Manager:

• Managing, motivating, and developing the centre team to optimise performance
• Driving sales and maximising customer conversion rates
• Overseeing day-to-day workshop and service centre operations
• Ensuring high standards of customer service are consistently maintained
• Managing stock control, deliveries, and centre security
• Implementing and maintaining Health & Safety procedures
• Supporting team training and development initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with all industry standards and regulations

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager, or similar within the automotive industry
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrable sales experience and commercial awareness
• Good automotive knowledge with a good understanding of vehicle technology
• Technical or mechanical background is desirable
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced automotive manager to join a rapidly growing business with excellent earning potential and clear pathways for career advancement.