Halfords
Assistant Manager
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Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager – Motoring Services – Perfect Opportunity to Enter Leadership**
(UK’s largest Automotive Service, Maintenance & Repair Business)
Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s leading automotive business—we offer great career opportunities, unprecedented benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme to drive your professional growth!
About the Role
As an Assistant Manager, you’ll support the Centre Manager in delivering exceptional management and leadership, with a sharp focus on profitability and customer experience.
Your time will be split between:
- The workshop, where you’ll work alongside technicians to maintain high standards of automotive repair and servicing
- Daily sales & customer service, assisting the Centre Manager in driving customer satisfaction and commercial success
This role is ideal if you: ✔ Have hands-on experience as a mechanic or previous management experience in a similar environment ✔ Are Passionate about customer experience and business performance ✔ Want a **long-term career with **exclusive training and excellent progression opportunities
This could be your perfect next step—apply today!
Earnings & Rewards
- On-target earnings up to £40,893
- Base salary: £29,081 – £34,093
- Uncapped monthly bonus (average annual earnings supplement: £6,800)
- 5 days a week (Centre closed Sundays)
- Extra income potential via our Refer a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
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Benefits Package
Halfords provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your career, lifestyle and financial wellness:
- 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
- Workshop & Retail Discounts:
- Up to 50% off garage bills at Halfords Autocentres
- 25% off most Halfords retail products
- Family & Friends Discount Events
- Cycle to Work Scheme (including Trade Price Bike options)
- Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your salary in advance for financial planning
- GP Access – 24/7, 364 days a year
- Share Save Scheme: 20% discount on shares for staff
- Health Cash Plan – Claims for wellbeing services & healthcare costs
- Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
- Career Progression with:
- Hybrid training programmes
- Access to ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications
Responsibilities
Your key tasks will include:
- Driving profitability through efficient workshop and sales operations
- Coaching & developing technicians to maintain high standards of work
- Managing customer journeys from quote to service completion
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
- Supporting the Centre Manager in day-to-day administrative and operational duties
- Maintaining technical/mechanical expertise to advise and lead teams
- Proactively managing system proficiency in our IT and workshop tools
Requirements & Qualifications
We’re looking for driven professionals with the following attributes:
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- Proven ability to deliver high customer satisfaction through strong management and leadership
- Experience in coaching, training, and supporting colleagues in-real-time
- Strong technical backing – either a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
- Hands-on knowledge of diagnostics, workshop operations & vehicle maintenance processes
- Full, valid driving licence
- Experience enforcing Health & Safety policies in a workshop environment
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills to engage with customers & staff
- IT-savvy, willing to upskill in dedicated workshop and retail systems
- Strong organisational skills – ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
(Not sure you meet all criteria? At Halfords, we value ambition over experience! Apply anyway.)*
Why Join Halfords?
We’re the UK’s largest Automotive Service & Repair business, leading the charge in motoring and electric mobility innovation. By joining us, you’ll be part of a fast-growing organisation, dedicated to making Britain safer on the roads.
Halfords’ Commitment to Inclusivity & Diversity
We are equal opportunity employers and celebrate diversity within our One Halfords Family.
Join a team that values passion, collaboration and growth—where your career progression is supported by industry-leading training and bonuses. Ready to take the wheel? Apply today!
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