Octane Recruitment
Centre Manager

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Job Title: Centre Manager, Autocentre Manager, or Fast Fit Manager
We are recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager, Autocentre Manager, or Fast Fit Manager to lead a busy automotive service centre in Bath.
Requirements:
- Previous Centre Manager or Assistant Manager experience within a fast-fit or automotive environment
- Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- Have the right to work in the UK
Location:
Bath
Salary:
Up to £40,000 basic + bonus
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am-4:00pm
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Reference:
31274
Benefits:
- Performance-based bonus
- Fully funded IMI training and career development
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Company pension and Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccinations
- Referral scheme and long-service recognition
- On-site parking
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Role:
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the automotive service centre and coordinate workloads
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 12 workshop and front-of-house staff
- Drive sales, revenue, and centre profitability
- Deliver high standards of customer service across the site
- Monitor centre performance and implement improvements where required
- Manage stock control, stock security, and operational costs
- Ensure Health & Safety, centre presentation, and company standards are maintained
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Assistant Manager within a fast-fit or automotive environment
- Experience managing automotive workshop or service centre operations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and profitability
- Good customer service and organisational skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK


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If you're interested in this Centre Manager vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
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Consultant:
Jack Adams Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses, and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary, and contract staff.
If this Centre Manager role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Autocentre Manager, Automotive Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager, Fast Fit Manager, Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, and Automotive Service Manager roles across the UK.
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