Garage Manager

Perfect Placement; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team development

Regular hours

Job summary

Perfect Placement in Manchester is seeking an experienced Garage Manager to lead a busy branch, oversee daily operations, and drive performance while delivering high levels of customer service.

The role offers a competitive £42,000 per year with monthly bonuses, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive team environment. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, in a well-connected Manchester location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a garage or automotive environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with a 'leader mentality'.
• Technical background with understanding of automotive systems preferred.
• Experience managing teams of 5-6 technicians.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the branch to ensure targets are met.
• Support and lead a team of technicians, managing workloads and fostering team development.
• Monitor and maintain high-quality customer service standards.
• Manage customer interactions directly when required, providing face-to-face assistance.
• Address operational challenges promptly, offering technical and problem-solving support.
• Uphold health and safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Drive branch profitability through strategic planning and operational management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Garage Manager for a prominent automotive business in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader to oversee daily operations within a busy garage, ensuring targets are met while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational quality. As the Garage Manager, you will lead a team to deliver excellent results and customer satisfaction.

Our client, an established Independent Specialist Group, offers a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum, complemented by monthly target-based bonuses. The role provides significant scope for career advancement within a rapidly expanding organisation that values its staff and encourages professional development. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Garage Manager to make a positive impact in a respected industry.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £42,000 per year plus monthly bonuses
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Supportive team environment with professional development prospects
• Standard working hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, with a 30-minute break
• Located in Manchester, accessible and well-connected

Garage ManagerDuties:

• Oversee daily operations of the branch to ensure financial and operational targets are met
• Support and lead a team of technicians, managing workloads and fostering team development
• Monitor and maintain high-quality customer service standards
• Manage customer interactions directly when required, providing face-to-face assistance
• Address operational challenges promptly, offering technical and problem-solving support
• Uphold health and safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies
• Drive branch profitability through strategic planning and operational management

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a garage or relevant automotive environment
• Strong leadership abilities with a 'leader mentality'
• Technical background with a good understanding of automotive systems preferred
• Experience managing teams of 5-6 technicians
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet targets
• Previous experience with an independent garage is desirable; dealership experience will also be consideredIf you are a motivated and experienced automotive manager looking to excel as a Garage Manager within a reputable organisation, this role is ideal for you.