Volvo Service Manager

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK motor retailer is seeking a highly achieving Service Manager for their Volvo Dealership in Worcester. The successful candidate will focus on maximizing departmental efficiency and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. Strong motor trade experience is essential, along with the ability to motivate a team. Competitive benefits include an OTE of £55,000+, 33 days holiday, and various staff incentives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a rewarding career in a premium brand environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Company Events

Qualifications

• Ideally has previous experience as an Assistant Service Manager or experienced Service Manager.
• Strong drive, confidence, and energy to succeed.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and profitable operation of the Service department.
• Maximise departmental performance through sales of labour, parts and accessories.
• Adhere to all manufacturers' policies and procedures.
• Plan, forecast, and deliver sales targets.
• Manage and develop the team.

Skills

Customer care

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Motor trade experience

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a high achieving Service Manager for our Volvo Dealership based in Worcester. Benefits include an OTE of £55,000+ and use of a company car. The hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8am – 6pm as well as working Saturdays on a rota basis. The aim is to deliver and exceed customer expectation and satisfaction; customer care is paramount within this role as you will be leading from the front to ensure that our customers receive the best aftersales experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• To ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the Service department
• To maximise departmental performance in line with market potentials through the sale of labour, parts and accessories
• To ensure that all manufacturers policies and procedure are adhered
• Planning, forecasting and delivering sales targets
• Managing and development of the team
• Growing Workshop utilisation and efficiency
• Exceeding Customer satisfaction
• Managing the smooth running and day to day activity of the Service Department
• Reporting directly to the Head of Business

About you

• This role would ideally suit someone who has previously worked as an Assistant Service Manager, or as an experienced Service Manager and is looking to move into a premium brand and Listers for better career and reward opportunities.
• Unlimited confidence, resilience, drive, energy and talent.
• A well‑presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• Motor trade experience is essential; full support and ongoing training will be provided.

What we offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In‑house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case; actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be, so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector, then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.