Assistant Centre Manager

Our client who is one of the UK's fastest growing fast-fit automotive businesses, are currently looking for an Assistant Centre Manager based at their retail centre in Swindon.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

As an Assistant Centre Manager you will work closely with the Centre Manager to manage daily operations, optimise workflow, support the workshop team and ensure the centre meets its commercial, customer service and compliance targets.
To be applicable for this role, you must have a background within the Automotive industry. We are happy to look at candidates who are already Assistant Centre Managers, or someone who is ready for their first step into management.

Location: Swindon
Pay / salary: £32,000 - £34,000, dependent on experience
OTE: Approx. £6,000 per annum, based on KPI's
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

Benefits: 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Performance-based bonus scheme with an approximate OTE of £6,000 per annum
Access to fully funded, industry-standard IMI upskilling courses
Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
Life Insurance
Pension scheme
Employee Assistant Program
Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events
Assistant Centre Manager Responsibilities: Support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the centre
Coordinate workshop staff and manage daily work routines to ensure an efficient workflow
Maintain strict control over stock and inventory values
Guide, coach and mentor workshop mechanics to help achieve customer satisfaction and business targets
Step into the workshop and physically assist technicians with mechanical issues when required
Support the achievement of commercial sales KPIs and overall centre performance
Handle customer enquiries and use commercial awareness to identify opportunities to grow the business
Develop and support local customer accounts
Ensure strict workshop compliance and high operational standards are maintained
To be an Assistant Centre Manager you will need: Full clean UK driving licence, held for at least 6 months – Essential
Experience within a technical or mechanical working environment
Strong automotive product knowledge
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational and commercial awareness skills
A hands-on approach and willingness to support the workshop team when required
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.

Octane Recruitment
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector. xehkeey
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Centre Manager, Workshop Manager, Assistant Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Service Manager or Automotive Workshop Manager roles then please get in touch.

Reference: RPOALL
Consultant: Chanté Budhoo