Join a thriving automotive service centre where your leadership skills and technical expertise will drive both team success and business growth.
Centre Manager
Location – Bushey
Salary – £38,000 Basic + Performance Bonus
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager to join a busy automotive service centre in Bushey. This role is ideal for a commercially minded leader with a strong technical background who can drive sales performance, lead a successful team, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the operation.
Centre Manager Benefits:
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Fully funded IMI training and career development
- Staff discounts on servicing, tyres and MOTs
- Company pension and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Retail discounts and referral incentives
- Employee recognition awards and monthly incentives
- Team rewards and long-service recognition
Centre Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate the workshop and front-of-house team, ensuring high performance and productivity
- Manage the daily operations of the centre, maintaining exceptional customer service and operational standards
- Drive automotive sales and maximise customer conversion opportunities through effective enquiry management and follow-up
- Oversee stock control, inventory management, and same-day processing of deliveries
- Ensure the security of the branch, its assets, customer information, and takings
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety procedures and ensure workshop equipment is serviced and maintained
- Monitor business performance, manage multiple priorities, and implement improvements to drive profitability
- Support and develop team members through coaching and ongoing training
Centre Manager Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager within the automotive industry
- Proven track record of delivering results in a sales-focused environment
- Strong technical or mechanical understanding of light vehicle operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage a busy operation while maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Good understanding of stock control, compliance, and Health & Safety requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
Please note all applications will be handled confidentially.
Consultant – Robert Samuels – Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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