Assistant Manager

Halfords Group PLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Staff discounts

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Wagestream access

Health plan

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Job summary

Halfords Group PLC is seeking an Assistant Manager at our Ipswich Autocentre to support the Centre Manager in delivering strong customer service and workshop performance.

The role blends hands-on vehicle maintenance with leadership and sales responsibilities, including driving profitability and overseeing daily operations. Applicants should have a solid mechanical background, coaching skills, and a full, valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership.
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment.
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge with relevant qualification or experience.
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership.
• Divide time between workshop floor and sales/customer service activities.
• Drive profitability with focus on the customers’ journey.
• Support daily sales, performance, and training initiatives.

Skills

Customer leadership

Coaching & training

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Level 2/3 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Job no: 567349
Work type: Full time
Site: Ipswich
Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Management
Location: Suffolk
Salary: £33,481 - £45,422 per year
Business Area: Autocentres

Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• On-target earnings up to £45,422
• Comprising a base salary of £33,481 - 36,322
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £9,100 per year.
• 5 days a week (Closed on Sunday's)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
• Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop
• Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business.

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.