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Octane Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Holiday

IMI Upskilling courses

Career development

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, &

MOTs

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Long service recognition

Retail vouchers

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd, acting on behalf of a client, seeks a Centre Manager for a busy automotive retail centre in Bath. The role involves leading the centre and workshop teams, driving sales, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Candidates should have previous centre management experience in automotive, a strong commercial mindset, and solid knowledge of health and safety requirements. A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people in a fast-fit automotive environment.
• Proven track record in driving sales and delivering high service standards.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Good mechanical knowledge and customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operation of the centre.
• Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service.
• Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets and takings.
• Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained.
• Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards.
• Coach and train team members where required.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Centre management experience

Automotive knowledge

Sales experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business, are currently looking for a Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Bath.

As a Centre Manager you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre, managing and motivating the centre & workshop teams, driving sales performance and ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.

To be applicable for this role you must have experience managing people and have a strong background within the Automotive industry.

Location: Bath

Shift and schedule: 08:30 - 17.30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 - 16:00 on a rota with a day off in the week.

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses. Extensive on-going training programmes
• Career development: training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events
• Manage and motivate the centre and workshop teams and drive sales performance
• Run the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Maximise customer conversion and ensure strong customer service
• Manage stock control, deliveries, branch assets and takings
• Ensure workshop equipment and machinery are properly maintained
• Maintain Health & Safety and operational standards
• Coach and train team members where required

To be a Center Manager you will need:

• Valid UK driving licence – Essential
• Previous Centre Manager / Assistant Centre Manager experience within automotive, tyres, fast-fit or a similar environment
• Strong commercial and sales background
• Good automotive and mechanical knowledge
• Understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
• Strong customer-service and account-management skills

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing, they are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care. They are looking to have over 300 centres within the next 3 years.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by their ongoing large investment in training, technology and centre development.