We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established automotive service centre group with multiple sites across Southern England, for a Service Centre Manager to join their Salisbury branch.
The Service Centre Manager role offers a competitive salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, along with an enticing quarterly bonus potential of approximately £1,000. This position provides excellent long-term career prospects within a successful and expanding family-run business.
The Service Centre Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations at the Salisbury site, managing a team of 5 to 6 workshop staff. The role involves motivating and developing the team, driving sales, and ensuring delivery of exceptional customer service standards. The Service Centre Manager will lead operational activities including stock control, equipment maintenance, security, and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will also support the workshop team with technical knowledge when necessary.
Key benefits include:
Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Uncapped quarterly bonus scheme (approximately £1,000 per quarter)
30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme
In-house technical training and development
Discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
Long-term career progression within a reputable company
Working hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with one in two Saturdays 8:30am to 4:00pmService Centre Manager duties include:
Managing and motivating the service team to meet sales targets
Providing coaching and training to enhance team performance
Ensuring all team members utilise effective telephone techniques and call-back procedures
Overseeing daily operational functions of the centre
Maintaining security protocols, stock control, and asset management
Ensuring the safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment
Managing stock deliveries and storing parts accurately
Supporting the workshop with technical expertise when necessary
Ensuring compliance with health and safety and company standardsThe ideal Service Centre Manager will possess:
Extensive management experience within the automotive or retail sector
Strong technical knowledge of vehicles
Proven success in developing and motivating teams
Demonstrated ability to maximise sales while controlling costs
Excellent customer focus and communication skills
A UK driving licence with minimal pointsIf you are an experienced Service Centre Manager looking for a new opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking business, this role is ideal for you.
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Salisbury and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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