Regional Manager

Mr Clutch Autocentres; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Up to 44 days paid leave

Competitive salary

IMI training at IMI approved academies

Uniform, laptop & mobile phone

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mr Clutch Autocentres is seeking an experienced automotive operations leader to support and drive our nationwide autocentre network. You will oversee branches, ensure high service standards, and contribute to growth across the North and North West regions with regular travel to the head office in Strood.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as vehicle technicians, automotive qualifications, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years top-level vehicle technician experience
• Relevant automotive qualifications are welcomed
• Fast fit environment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sales & profitability: achieve budgets across Autocentres in the region.
• Team development: identify training needs and implement succession planning.
• Marketing: promote brand, support campaigns and generate sales leads.
• Customer care: manage customer interactions per Customer Charter.
• Audit & stock control: manage banking, admin and stock per company policies.
• Health & safety: conduct monthly risk assessments and comply with safety policy.

Skills

Vehicle technician experience

Education

Automotive qualifications

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional with solid Automotive Operations experience to support and drive forward our established nationwide Autocentre business.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with relevant automotive qualifications and at least 5 years top level vehicle technician experience, (preferably in a fast fit environment) who have superb commercial acumen, a flexible, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude who will revel in nurturing and developing our staff teams to deliver to our high standards and growth targets.

The branches within the North and North West region currently consist of: Bedminster, Fishponds, Derby, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Oxford, Reading, Sheffield and Swindon so the ideal applicant should be willing and able to travel to these areas and our headoffice in Strood on a regular basis. A vehicle is provided.

Purpose of Job

To maximise the potential of the brand and support the branches within the region in accordance with the Companys ethos and business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Profitability - All Autocentres within the region achieving budget
• Team Development - Identify and implement training/coaching needs for your staff. Implement succession planning using performance management, discipline and recruitment processes.
• Marketing - Autocentre appearance, promoting the brand, supporting campaigns and generating sales leads.
  Systems - Compliance with the Operations Manual and IT processes.
• Customer Care - Professional and prompt management in accordance with our Customer Charter.
• Audit & Stock Control - Banking, administration and stock taking in accordance with Company Policies and the Operations Manual.
• Health & Safety - Ensure all branches conduct monthly risk assessments and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy and the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974.

Benefits

• Company vehicle (car or van available)
• The potential for up to 44 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Competitive Salary
• Training at our IMI approved Training Academies (Strood/Reading)
• Uniform, laptop & mobile phone
• NOW: Pension Scheme

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 48 per week (8.30-5.30 Mon to Fri & 8.30-5 Sat)

Mr Clutch is a national Autocentre network and is recognised as the leading clutch, brake, service, cambelt and MOT provider, with over 40 Autocentres throughout the UK and we look forward to welcoming you to our successful teams!

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